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RA52 WNX

2002 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,350 mi
Last recorded69,350 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 WNX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,350 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 69,350 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,274 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 66,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 62,139 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 62,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 57,120 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 45,706 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,492 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 27,226 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

both front tyres have damage to the outer side walls

offside driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

offside rear lamp sligtly loose

offside rear tyre perished and has cuts to the tread

Pass 19 Dec 2006 27,226 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres have damage to the outer side walls

offside driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

offside rear lamp sligtly loose

offside rear tyre perished and has cuts to the tread

Pass 9 Jan 2006 22,554 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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RA52 WNX is a 2002 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA52 WNX, 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 RA52 WNX?

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What year was RA52 WNX registered?

RA52 WNX is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is RA52 WNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 WNX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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