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ExpiredMileage
99,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
rear brake pads not visible through wheels
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
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
Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight wear both front brake discs
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
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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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