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SL52 YKX

2002 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,591 mi
Last recorded81,591 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 YKX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 81,591 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 81,590 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 70,992 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

exhaust in poor condition

front pads maybe req

o/s/f top mount has slight play

outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

rear seat belt buckles slightly difficult to secure

slight corrosion on o/s/r sill

slight dampness at steering rack

Fail 23 Oct 2013 70,992 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

exhaust in poor condition

front pads maybe req

o/s/f top mount has slight play

o/s/r tyre at 1.6mm

outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

rear seat belt buckles slightly difficult to secure

slight corrosion on o/s/r sill

slight dampness at steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2012 64,667 miles

exhaust corroded and 1 hagner corroded thru

oil leaks

slight movement in o/s/f strut top

Fail 2 Nov 2012 64,667 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

exhaust corroded and 1 hagner corroded thru

oil leaks

rear wiper torn

slight movement in o/s/f strut top

Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,179 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front tyres getting down in tread 205/60/15 91v

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

fluid leak eng area all over eng , gear box and steering rack

fron and rear bumpers marked

n/s/r seat belt not fully tested connected to child seat

play in o/s/f strut top mount

slight dampness steering rack

Fail 2 Nov 2011 57,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot release sticking

both front brake pipes corroded

both front tyres getting down in tread 205/60/15 91v

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

fluid leak eng area all over eng , gear box and steering rack

fron and rear bumpers marked

hand brake travel long

n/s/r seat belt not fully tested connected to child seat

play in o/s/f strut top mount

slight dampness steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R Tyre worn on both edges

O/S Wiper blade split

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,757 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 38,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to check both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,670 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,349 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 18,207 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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SL52 YKX is a 2002 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SL52 YKX, 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 SL52 YKX registered?

SL52 YKX is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 November 2002.

Is SL52 YKX safe to buy?

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