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PK51 CGY

2002 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,710 mi
Last recorded98,710 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 CGY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,710 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 98,710 miles

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 89,360 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 69,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,717 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 23 Feb 2009 52,442 miles

damage to n/s sill

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/f wiper slightly loose but is secure

Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,655 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 32,828 miles

advise both rear tyres worn slightly 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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PK51 CGY is a 2002 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PK51 CGY, 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 PK51 CGY?

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What year was PK51 CGY registered?

PK51 CGY is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is PK51 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 CGY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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