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YS02 FEP

2002 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,570 mi
Last recorded103,570 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 FEP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 103,570 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 86,469 miles

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

Oil leak

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,153 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 75,153 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,343 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 67,343 miles

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

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

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

front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2010 59,029 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 59,029 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 48,643 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,799 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 38,318 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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YS02 FEP is a 2002 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS02 FEP, 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 YS02 FEP registered?

YS02 FEP is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 June 2002.

Is YS02 FEP safe to buy?

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