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YP52 EDV

2002 Kia Carens

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,224 mi
Last recorded118,224 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 EDV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 118,224 miles

exhaust very corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2016 118,223 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust very corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 111,684 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 111,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 107,220 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 107,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 99,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 90,395 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 90,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 87,297 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 87,294 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 79,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 73,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2006 58,630 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 58,630 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 41,923 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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YP52 EDV is a 2002 Kia Carens in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YP52 EDV, 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 YP52 EDV registered?

YP52 EDV is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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