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SP02 TPF

2002 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,901 mi
Last recorded96,901 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 TPF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 96,901 miles

rear offside brake disc back plate corroded

rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

Fail 25 Jul 2012 96,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake master cylinder level low

front nearside tyre inner edge slightly worn

rear nearside tyre nail in tread

rear offside brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 93,481 miles

f/n/s anti-roll bar link slight play

front c/v boots perished

r/n/s tyre edges worn

r/o/s brake backplate corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2011 93,467 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

f/n/s anti-roll bar link slight play

front c/v boots perished

r/n/s tyre edges worn

r/o/s brake backplate corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 89,901 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 79,297 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 74,860 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 71,847 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 66,682 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 66,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SP02 TPF is a 2002 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP02 TPF, 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 SP02 TPF registered?

SP02 TPF is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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