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WN52 RZL

2002 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,559 mi
Last recorded61,559 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 RZL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 61,559 miles

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

STRONGLY ADVISE handbrake warning light not illuminating on dash

battery insecure but movement minimal

both front wiper blade rubbers split

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear handbrake lever not returning fully on caliper

Fail 24 Jun 2014 61,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE handbrake warning light not illuminating on dash

battery insecure but movement minimal

both front wiper blade rubbers split

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear handbrake lever not returning fully on caliper

Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,634 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,194 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 41,785 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,620 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,434 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,760 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 36,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,369 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,853 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 32,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 26,555 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 19,337 miles

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

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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WN52 RZL is a 2002 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WN52 RZL, 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 WN52 RZL registered?

WN52 RZL is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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The MOT history for WN52 RZL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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