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DV53 CHK

2003 Kia Carens

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,062 mi
Last recorded45,062 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 CHK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 45,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes corroded nearing excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by subframe nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearing excessive on banjo area (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes corroded nearing excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured running along lower door trim by seat advise joining correctly and securing behind trim (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit heavily worn edge(s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger/floor pans subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive running down from top end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake fluid looks of poor quality advise check

Fail 22 Mar 2021 45,060 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes corroded nearing excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by subframe nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearing excessive on banjo area (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes corroded nearing excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured running along lower door trim by seat advise joining correctly and securing behind trim (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit heavily worn edge(s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger/floor pans subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive running down from top end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake fluid looks of poor quality advise check

Pass 19 Mar 2020 39,095 miles

Nearside Outer cv gaiter deteriated

Offside Outer cv gaiter deteriated

both headlam aims ON low limit

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2020 39,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer cv gaiter deteriated

Offside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test gps mount ()

Offside Outer cv gaiter deteriated

Rear service brakes imbalanced & only just passed

both headlam aims ON low limit

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2019 32,782 miles

Nearside Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Lower windscreen cracked outside swept area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 32,714 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Nearside Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Lower windscreen cracked outside swept area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake travel requires attension

Pass 27 Mar 2018 27,946 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Fail 27 Mar 2018 27,946 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Nov 2016 19,227 miles

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriated

Fail 3 Nov 2016 19,227 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 15,071 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded,not yet in a prescribed area.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 10,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 10,299 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 10,299 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 10,004 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 9,763 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 9,512 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 9,194 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 8,541 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 7,525 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 5,746 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 CHK is a 2003 Kia Carens in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CHK, 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 CHK is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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