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YS52 KYX

2002 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,865 mi
Last recorded75,865 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 KYX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 75,865 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 75,843 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,293 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front inner brake disc corroded

Offside front inner brake disc corroded

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,915 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,591 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,499 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,916 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 30,907 miles

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

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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YS52 KYX is a 2002 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YS52 KYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS52 KYX registered?

YS52 KYX is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is YS52 KYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS52 KYX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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