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VK52 GHU

2002 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,540 mi
Last recorded81,540 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 GHU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,540 miles

osf tyre on limit

Pass 11 Oct 2013 68,964 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front outer cv boots deteriorating

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear doors still can not be opened from outside

this vehicle returned to vts for retest wih no rear seats or rear seatbelts

Fail 5 Apr 2013 39,299 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front outer cv boots deteriorating

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,819 miles

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

both front outer cv boots starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,264 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,264 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,624 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,160 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,451 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 22,165 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres close

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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VK52 GHU is a 2002 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VK52 GHU, 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 VK52 GHU registered?

VK52 GHU is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is VK52 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK52 GHU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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