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SP52 TCU

2002 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,956 mi
Last recorded76,956 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 TCU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 76,956 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 76,947 miles

Nearside 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 outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres down to wear bar indicators

offside outer sill thin in places and corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 72,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres down to wear bar indicators

offside outer sill thin in places and corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,357 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 69,357 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,236 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,309 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 53,145 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,064 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 47,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,582 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,852 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 28,453 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 22,058 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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SP52 TCU is a 2002 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP52 TCU, 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 SP52 TCU registered?

SP52 TCU is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is SP52 TCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 TCU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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