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NA52 VZL

2002 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,512 mi
Last recorded94,512 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA52 VZL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 94,512 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 94,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,883 miles

both front brake discs badly lipped and discs becoming thin recommernd brake check

Fail 24 Jan 2012 81,883 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs badly lipped and discs becoming thin recommernd brake check

Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,163 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 66,665 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 66,661 miles

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 55,281 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,294 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 25,621 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 25,621 miles

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

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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NA52 VZL is a 2002 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NA52 VZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NA52 VZL?

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What year was NA52 VZL registered?

NA52 VZL is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is NA52 VZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA52 VZL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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