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MJ52 TZZ

2002 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,095 mi
Last recorded76,095 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 TZZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 76,095 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,237 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

advise rear exhaust slightly deteraorated

Fail 21 Nov 2011 54,109 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 54,109 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 28,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 28,016 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,244 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 49,244 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake only just passed

Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,112 miles

drive belt worn

n/s/f lower arm bushes worn

rear washer inop

Pass 13 Nov 2006 38,637 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 31,858 miles

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 TZZ is a 2002 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TZZ, 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 TZZ registered?

MJ52 TZZ is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is MJ52 TZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ52 TZZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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