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MT02 VRE

2002 Kia Carens

Beige Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,262 mi
Last recorded132,262 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 VRE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2011 132,262 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 132,262 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 127,534 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 121,191 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 121,175 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 116,430 miles

oil leak on engine

front brake judder

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside outer cv boot cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2008 116,430 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 101,554 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 76,502 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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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.

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