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WJ52 WKP

2002 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,526 mi
Last recorded94,526 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 WKP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 94,526 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 94,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch and outer sill and inner arch corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch and outer / inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is supported

Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,841 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhust mounting missing rear but still adequatly supported

Fail 30 Jan 2015 86,840 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhust mounting missing rear but still adequatly supported

Fail 29 Jan 2015 86,818 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,222 miles

cv boots perishing\smell of diesel no leak found at time of test\auxilary noise\headlamps slightly deteriorated\front tyres wearing on inner edges\

exhaust corroding\corrosion development in rear wheel arches\both nsf and nsr shockabsorbers have a light misting of oil\no lock out on osr hand brake

Fail 18 Feb 2014 77,222 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

cv boots perishing\smell of diesel no leak found at time of test\auxilary noise\headlamps slightly deteriorated\front tyres wearing on inner edges\

exhaust corroding\corrosion development in rear wheel arches\both nsf and nsr shockabsorbers have a light misting of oil\no lock out on osr hand brake

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,775 miles

cv boots perishing\wiper blades for clearance\osr hand brake low effort

headlamps slightly deteriorated\auxilary noise from engine bay\diesel smell no leak found at time of test\child seat fitted to osr \exhaust corroding\security of under tray\

Fail 21 Feb 2013 68,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cv boots perishing\wiper blades for clearance\osr hand brake low effort

headlamps slightly deteriorated\auxilary noise from engine bay\diesel smell no leak found at time of test\child seat fitted to osr \exhaust corroding\security of under tray\

Pass 16 Feb 2012 61,445 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fluid leak in engine bay possible fuel\exhaust corroding\nsr shockabsorber has a light misting of oil\os hand brake effort low

intermitant rattle from auxilary belt area\child seat fitted to osr at time of test\both front tyres approaching legal limit bald on inner tread\

Fail 16 Feb 2012 61,445 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fluid leak in engine bay possible fuel\exhaust corroding\nsr shockabsorber has a light misting of oil\os hand brake effort low

intermitant rattle from auxilary belt area\child seat fitted to osr at time of test\both front tyres approaching legal limit bald on inner tread\

Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,581 miles

offside rear door not opening from outside

Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,721 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 47,721 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 42,349 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 42,349 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 28,973 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 21,332 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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WJ52 WKP is a 2002 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ52 WKP, 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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WJ52 WKP is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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