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BG53 LFH

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,639 mi
Last recorded60,639 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LFH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 60,639 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 60,639 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 55,827 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper taped in place

n/s/f flexible hose twisted but not kinking

Pass 2 Dec 2010 55,827 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper taped in place

n/s/f flexible hose twisted but not kinking

Fail 3 Dec 2009 50,065 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,065 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 49,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

advise rear number plate water marked

Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,426 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,656 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 33,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,953 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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BG53 LFH is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG53 LFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG53 LFH?

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What year was BG53 LFH registered?

BG53 LFH is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is BG53 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 LFH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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