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PJ02 CUO

2002 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,821 mi
Last recorded91,821 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 CUO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 91,821 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 91,806 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 85,377 miles

Both front tyres low on insdie edge

Slight movement in Near Side front wishbone

Pass 7 May 2016 78,285 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 78,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 2 May 2015 71,903 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 71,900 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2014 67,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside bumper damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2014 67,015 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside bumper damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2013 60,251 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,251 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,312 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,553 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 47,573 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,374 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to front number plate

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,455 miles

both rear tyres treads wearing on inner edges

front number plate craced

offside reat door damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,622 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,191 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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PJ02 CUO is a 2002 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PJ02 CUO, 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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PJ02 CUO is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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