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YE52 BWN

2002 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,072 mi
Last recorded82,072 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 BWN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2014 82,072 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,934 miles

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

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 24 Nov 2012 72,274 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 72,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,730 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 63,730 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,667 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 45,667 miles

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

Both number plates delaminating

Pass 12 Nov 2008 36,409 miles

Both number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,201 miles

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,739 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 20,739 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 16,200 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 16,200 miles

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

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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YE52 BWN is a 2002 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE52 BWN, 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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YE52 BWN is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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