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BU53 NPX

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,321 mi
Last recorded55,321 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 NPX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,321 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 55,321 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 52,789 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 52,734 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,755 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 47,680 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 42,389 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 37,654 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,312 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 36,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,737 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,165 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,275 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 25,531 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 25,510 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 22,152 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2008 18,350 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,574 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 12,345 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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BU53 NPX is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BU53 NPX, 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 BU53 NPX?

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What year was BU53 NPX registered?

BU53 NPX is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is BU53 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 NPX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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