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YT02 RFK

2002 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,465 mi
Last recorded94,465 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 RFK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 94,465 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 94,465 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 83,963 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 83,963 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 76,910 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Aug 2010 76,910 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2009 71,395 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 66,973 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 136,887 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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YT02 RFK is a 2002 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT02 RFK, 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 YT02 RFK registered?

YT02 RFK is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is YT02 RFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT02 RFK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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