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AP52 EGY

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,841 mi
Last recorded91,841 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 EGY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 91,841 miles

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

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

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

nearside front bumper damaged

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2015 91,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

nearside front bumper damaged

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 77,855 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear and offside rear sill areas slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,293 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,104 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 57,136 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,451 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 51,451 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,051 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 46,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear registration plate slightly discoloured on edges but letters read able

Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,441 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked slightly

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,816 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SMALL CUT IN TREAD

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 26,052 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES TREAD LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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

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

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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AP52 EGY is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP52 EGY, 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 AP52 EGY registered?

AP52 EGY is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is AP52 EGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 EGY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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