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DU53 YSK

2003 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,465 mi
Last recorded72,465 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YSK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 72,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

osf mirror cracked

starter motor worn

Pass 6 Jan 2009 52,359 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,782 miles

N/S/F tyre has shallow cut in outer sidewall

Fail 6 Oct 2006 30,906 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,906 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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DU53 YSK is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU53 YSK, 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 DU53 YSK registered?

DU53 YSK is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is DU53 YSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 YSK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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