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CX53 TYY

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,355 mi
Last recorded137,355 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 TYY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 137,355 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 137,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 129,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rattle from front no fault found

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 116,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 116,597 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 106,635 miles

wipers smearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front top mount has lift movement

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edges are worn and going bold

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wing mirror glass is cracked but still serviceable

Offside Front tyre inner edge is starting to wear

Offside Rear tyre is getting close to limits of 1.6mm and perished

back box exhaust hanger corroded and snapped

both front head lamps slightly cloudy

Fail 1 Oct 2015 106,587 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front top mount has lift movement

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edges are worn and going bold

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wing mirror glass is cracked but still serviceable

Offside Front tyre inner edge is starting to wear

Offside Rear tyre is getting close to limits of 1.6mm and perished

back box exhaust hanger corroded and snapped

both front head lamps slightly cloudy

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,676 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge,wheel arches corroded,n/s and o/s outer cv boots,perishing/cracking leaking grease,cv joints noisy

Pass 2 Oct 2013 82,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 74,120 miles

Exhaust system joints are all deteriroated. >secure and no leaks at present<

Fail 28 Sep 2012 74,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust system joints are all deteriroated. >secure and no leaks at present<

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,723 miles

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

Front brake disks have wear

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,761 miles

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

Front brake disks inner surfaces are starting to deteriorate and have wear

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,102 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,859 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 38,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 33,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,060 miles

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

front ytres wearing low on inner edges

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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CX53 TYY is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CX53 TYY, 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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CX53 TYY is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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