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DV53 CFE

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

53,978 mi
Last recorded53,978 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 CFE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 53,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 53,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 53,663 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 53,240 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills and nsr arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 53,240 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills and nsr arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 53,128 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight wear n/s./front tyre both edges

slight wear o/s/front tyre inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2020 53,128 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight wear n/s./front tyre both edges

slight wear o/s/front tyre inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2019 52,662 miles

slight wear both front tyres both edges

Fail 27 Nov 2019 52,662 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight wear both front tyres both edges

Pass 30 Nov 2018 50,810 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 50,810 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 49,908 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 49,908 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 48,807 miles

rear discs rusted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 48,061 miles

exhaust heat shield rattling

slight rusting rear discs

Fail 28 Nov 2014 47,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 47,622 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,167 miles

exhaust heat shield rattling

Fail 30 Oct 2013 46,167 miles

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

exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,356 miles

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

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

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2012 45,356 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 1 Nov 2011 42,460 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade splitting

rear brake discs poor condition

slight free play at o/s steering arm

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade splitting

rear brake discs poor condition

slight free play at o/s steering arm

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,403 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,121 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 38,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,869 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 35,280 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,042 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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DV53 CFE is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DV53 CFE, 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 CFE is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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