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DV53 AEU

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,532 mi
Last recorded93,532 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 AEU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 93,532 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 6 Dec 2016 93,531 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear joint (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inoperative (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 81,852 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 75,408 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 68,519 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 62,127 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 62,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 55,361 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 48,282 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,308 miles

advise evidence of slight judder from n/s rear service brake

advise o/s front lower arm front bush has slight movement

advise s/corrosion to exh joints

Pass 9 Oct 2008 44,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,299 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 38,299 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006
Fail 4 Oct 2006 31,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DV53 AEU is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DV53 AEU, 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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DV53 AEU is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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