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BF53 OEV

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,754 mi
Last recorded67,754 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OEV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,754 miles

both rear tyres 2-3mm tread depth

headlamp aim affected by headlamp lenzes

no engine coolant

no oil level shown on dipstick

Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,799 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,946 miles

headlamp lenzes misty

oil level low

Fail 6 Sep 2012 59,946 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

headlamp lenzes misty

oil level low

Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,897 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 55,897 miles

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

oil level low

rear brake pads close to minimum thickness.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,709 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,614 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,195 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,932 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,258 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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BF53 OEV is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF53 OEV, 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 BF53 OEV registered?

BF53 OEV is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is BF53 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 OEV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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