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RF52 SVE

2002 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,047 mi
Last recorded90,047 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 SVE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 90,047 miles

both front tyres are wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2010 79,705 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 79,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 68,105 miles

movement in both front wishbone bushes

movement in passenger front shock top mount

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 4 Dec 2009 68,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

movement in both front wishbone bushes

movement in passenger front shock top mount

passenger front tyre worn to 1.6mm and cuts in sidewall

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 15 Dec 2008 60,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 54,737 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake discs are becoming heavily worn

Pass 18 Dec 2006 49,482 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 42,109 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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RF52 SVE is a 2002 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF52 SVE, 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 RF52 SVE registered?

RF52 SVE is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is RF52 SVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 SVE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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