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RA02 EUJ

2002 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,613 mi
Last recorded33,613 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 EUJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 33,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 33,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 32,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 30,774 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2014 28,634 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 26,913 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,237 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,181 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 21,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,993 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 16,878 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,901 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 10,914 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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RA02 EUJ is a 2002 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RA02 EUJ, 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 RA02 EUJ registered?

RA02 EUJ is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is RA02 EUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA02 EUJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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