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BT53 OWU

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,250 mi
Last recorded94,250 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 OWU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 94,250 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 84,834 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 75,468 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 65,863 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 65,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 56,727 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 47,399 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 46,012 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 459,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,665 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,114 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 41,350 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,787 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,326 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,741 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 26,353 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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BT53 OWU is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BT53 OWU, 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

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What year was BT53 OWU registered?

BT53 OWU is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is BT53 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 OWU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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