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WR52 OYM

2002 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,823 mi
Last recorded70,823 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 OYM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2011 70,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

ns front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 60,232 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Jul 2009 50,585 miles

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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,626 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,794 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,789 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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WR52 OYM is a 2002 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 WR52 OYM, 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 WR52 OYM registered?

WR52 OYM is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is WR52 OYM safe to buy?

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