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YP02 LMM

2002 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,125 mi
Last recorded105,125 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 LMM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 105,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 May 2015 105,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 May 2014 100,290 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 100,286 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2013 97,412 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 94,350 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 94,350 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 10 May 2011 87,248 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 87,248 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 83,336 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 83,336 miles

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)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,899 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 71,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 61,111 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 42,961 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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YP02 LMM is a 2002 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,793cc petrol 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 YP02 LMM, 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 YP02 LMM registered?

YP02 LMM is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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