MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front c.v boots perished
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front c.v boots perished
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s front tyre cracking across tread
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF53 FGV is a 2003 Kia Carens in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 DF53 FGV, 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 DF53 FGV registered?
DF53 FGV is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 December 2003.
Is DF53 FGV safe to buy?
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