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AO53 UJM

2003 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,959 mi
Last recorded137,959 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UJM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 137,959 miles

Both front inner sills corroded

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 137,959 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner sills corroded

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 128,804 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres inner edges of treads worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 124,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes protected with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded but system secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre of screen has a stone chip in it. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle does not open door every time its used. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear registration plates deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 116,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts very close. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit and worn on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only just met requirements.

Fail 11 Dec 2020 116,717 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and sill to floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts very close. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit and worn on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only just met requirements.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 108,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 108,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 98,470 miles

Offside Rear macpherson strut top mounting deteriorated but still secure at time of test,

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear, (0.1 (b))

both rear arches very corroded but no sharp edges at time of test.

one rear exhaust mounting detached but system still adequately supported.

Fail 14 Nov 2018 98,281 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear macpherson strut top mounting deteriorated but still secure at time of test,

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear, (0.1 (b))

both rear arches very corroded but no sharp edges at time of test.

one rear exhaust mounting detached but system still adequately supported.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 88,930 miles

both rear wheelarches are corroded but sound with no sharp edges.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 83,243 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheelarch, (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 83,227 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/wheelarch, (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheelarch, (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 77,596 miles

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

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 71,433 miles

Both front tyres 3mm and worn on inner edge

Both rear wheel arches corroded ,At time of test have no sharp edges.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 64,104 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheelarches corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 58,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 58,235 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,688 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,265 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 45,265 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 40,137 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,914 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,569 miles

front tyres getting close to limit †

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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AO53 UJM is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO53 UJM, 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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AO53 UJM is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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