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WU02 CZX

2002 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,847 mi
Last recorded66,847 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 CZX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 66,847 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 66,813 miles

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

Near side wing mirror cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2009 60,200 miles

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2009 60,175 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

engine management light on

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2008 54,001 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 54,001 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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WU02 CZX is a 2002 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WU02 CZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU02 CZX registered?

WU02 CZX is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 May 2002.

Is WU02 CZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU02 CZX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU02 CZX have outstanding finance?

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