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BD53 NDG

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,100 mi
Last recorded76,100 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 NDG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 76,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 8 May 2018 76,099 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working Both. (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 5 May 2018 76,092 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill to arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,923 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

rear outer wheel arches corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 67,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

rear outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,049 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2015 44,126 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 34,848 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,466 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 31,464 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 28,989 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 26,061 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,082 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,242 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 18,966 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 18,959 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 15,245 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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BD53 NDG is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD53 NDG, 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 BD53 NDG registered?

BD53 NDG is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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