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AM53 HYB

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,426 mi
Last recorded99,426 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 HYB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 99,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel arch/sill corroded/taped

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch/sill corroded/taped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 88,276 miles

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel arch/outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch/outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 88,275 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel arch/outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch/outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,779 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear sill/arch corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 77,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear sill/arch corroded

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Offside Front tyre tread depth wearing low - inner edge worn

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 69,141 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing slightly

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing slightly

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,358 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake pads not visible through wheels

Fail 6 Sep 2014 54,270 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake pads not visible through wheels

Pass 6 Sep 2014 54,270 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake pads not visible through wheels

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,838 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

heavy surface rust on rear exhaust pipe/joint

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,569 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,433 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear both front brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Imbalance to rear brakes.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,255 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,503 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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AM53 HYB is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 62,831 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 AM53 HYB, 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 23 years old, this Kia Carens is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AM53 HYB is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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