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BL53 SGX

2003 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,493 mi
Last recorded103,493 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 SGX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2019 103,493 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 101,027 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 101,027 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 99,145 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 97,465 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 95,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.89mm (205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 92,002 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 91,903 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 87,964 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 87,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 84,136 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 79,366 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2010 74,844 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 74,844 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 67,456 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 67,456 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 58,631 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 48,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

crack in front number plate

Pass 9 Dec 2006 36,179 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 36,179 miles

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

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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BL53 SGX is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BL53 SGX, 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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BL53 SGX is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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