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MJ52 RHK

2002 Kia Carens

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,163 mi
Last recorded79,163 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 RHK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 79,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 79,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,867 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 71,867 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 64,003 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,702 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,801 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 35,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 27,551 miles

brake pads look low advise brake check

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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MJ52 RHK is a 2002 Kia Carens in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 62,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ52 RHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Carens is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ52 RHK registered?

MJ52 RHK is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is MJ52 RHK safe to buy?

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