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YD02 HZE

2002 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,115 mi
Last recorded56,115 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 HZE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,115 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 56,105 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level very low

Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,298 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 51,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 42,126 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 42,126 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 32,369 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YD02 HZE is a 2002 Kia Carens in Blue 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 YD02 HZE, 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 YD02 HZE registered?

YD02 HZE is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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