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RY02 CHX

2002 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,469 mi
Last recorded90,469 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 CHX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 90,469 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 90,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 74,955 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 65,226 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 55,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 43,996 miles

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,546 miles

near side front tyre wearing low

off side front door handle damaged but can still open door

rear brake pads look low

Fail 22 Jun 2013 28,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

near side front tyre wearing low

off side front door handle damaged but can still open door

rear brake pads look low

Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,624 miles

off side front door handle broken but can still open door

Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,881 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 17,336 miles

both front tyres on legal limit and bald on edges

Fail 14 Jun 2010 17,336 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres on legal limit and bald on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,152 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 11,970 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 10,455 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 10,455 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,633 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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RY02 CHX is a 2002 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RY02 CHX, 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 RY02 CHX registered?

RY02 CHX is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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