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WK02 KVW

2002 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,620 mi
Last recorded64,620 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 KVW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2015 64,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake warning lamp on

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,374 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 60,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front Drivers outer door handle deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,545 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,259 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 52,259 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,063 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,397 miles

rear brakes unbalanced 21% max permitted imbalance = 25%

Fail 7 Sep 2010 44,397 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brakes unbalanced 21% max permitted imbalance = 25%

Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,071 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2008 32,099 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,944 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,243 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2006 23,243 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WK02 KVW is a 2002 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WK02 KVW, 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 WK02 KVW registered?

WK02 KVW is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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