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SY02 NNU

2002 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,829 mi
Last recorded101,829 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 NNU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 101,829 miles

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

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 9 Jun 2010 86,551 miles

Slight corrosion rear exhaust & rear brake pipes. Headlamp lenses slightly tarnished.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 71,115 miles

Slight corrosion brake pipes at rear - greased. Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 71,115 miles

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

Slight corrosion brake pipes at rear - greased. Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm.

Pass 28 May 2008 55,411 miles

Slight corrosion rear brake pipes. Slight leak exhaust mid silencer.

Fail 28 May 2008 55,411 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion rear brake pipes. Slight leak exhaust mid silencer.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,934 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,263 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 33,263 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 23,030 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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SY02 NNU is a 2002 Kia Carens in Red 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 SY02 NNU, 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 SY02 NNU registered?

SY02 NNU is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is SY02 NNU safe to buy?

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