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CX53 TYZ

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,802 mi
Last recorded135,802 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 TYZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 135,802 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 21 Feb 2017 132,278 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 20 Feb 2017 132,278 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 16 Feb 2016 128,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 128,223 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 124,768 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 124,762 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 119,922 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 115,110 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 115,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 107,286 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 97,592 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 83,575 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 68,829 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 56,129 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 41,714 miles

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

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 TYZ is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYZ, 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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What year was CX53 TYZ registered?

CX53 TYZ is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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