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RA02 EUH

2002 Kia Carens

Beige Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,114 mi
Last recorded108,114 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 EUH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2014 108,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Crack in windscreen outside of swept area.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 98,228 miles

Brake pedal not smooth in operation.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness/noise.

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 88,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2012 88,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,826 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear wheel bearings have slight noise.

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 77,826 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside rear wheel bearings have slight noise.

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 67,044 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 67,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,268 miles

Brake and fuel pipes have been bent and pulled out of there retaining clip

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 57,268 miles

Brake and fuel pipes have been bent and pulled out of there retaining clip

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,309 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 41,452 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 41,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,978 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 20,396 miles

Nearside front tyre has wear on inner edge of tread.

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge of tread.

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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RA02 EUH is a 2002 Kia Carens in Beige with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RA02 EUH, 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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RA02 EUH is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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