MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front exhaust hanger bracket coroded rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front exhaust hanger bracket coroded rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers seat damaged
exhaust corroded
nearside front tyre close to legal limit
offside track rod end boot split
rear number plate damaged
rear tyres are mud and snow tread
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
drivers seat damaged
exhaust corroded
nearside front tyre close to legal limit
offside track rod end boot split
rear number plate damaged
rear tyres are mud and snow tread
oil leak on engine
front brake judder
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
offside outer cv boot cracking
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake judder
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
offside outer cv boot cracking
oil leak on engine
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MT02 VRE is a 2002 Kia Carens in Beige with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MT02 VRE, 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 MT02 VRE registered?
MT02 VRE is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 June 2002.
Is MT02 VRE safe to buy?
The MOT history for MT02 VRE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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