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SJ02 CKD

2002 Kia Carens

Beige Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,931 mi
Last recorded97,931 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 CKD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 97,931 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 97,931 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 94,625 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 94,625 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 89,021 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 82,784 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 79,017 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 75,961 miles

Both rear tyres show signs of perishing.

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

Fail 16 May 2012 75,961 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Both rear tyres show signs of perishing.

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

Pass 18 May 2011 72,322 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 68,686 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 64,964 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 61,739 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 61,735 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 58,239 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 54,969 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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SJ02 CKD is a 2002 Kia Carens in Beige with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ02 CKD, 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 SJ02 CKD registered?

SJ02 CKD is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 March 2002.

Is SJ02 CKD safe to buy?

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