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RK52 LFW

2002 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,484 mi
Last recorded205,484 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 LFW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 205,484 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 190,460 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 159,312 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 140,874 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 117,799 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 117,797 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2005 117,796 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

off side rear tyre wearing inner edge

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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RK52 LFW is a 2002 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK52 LFW, 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

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What year was RK52 LFW registered?

RK52 LFW is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is RK52 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK52 LFW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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