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AO53 ZYK

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,421 mi
Last recorded90,421 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZYK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 90,421 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 84,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,766 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

hand brake poor

Fail 25 Sep 2017 80,766 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

hand brake poor

Pass 29 Oct 2016 77,327 miles

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,973 miles

Front both sides - tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheelarch / outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 72,968 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front both sides - tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheelarch / outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,602 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 66,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2013 61,587 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear disc surface corroded in poor condition

offside rear parking brake low

Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,919 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,243 miles

o/s door mirror temporary repair

Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,909 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 23,982 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 23,982 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,018 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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AO53 ZYK is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZYK, 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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What year was AO53 ZYK registered?

AO53 ZYK is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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