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DV53 YOF

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,554 mi
Last recorded120,554 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 YOF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 120,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 114,230 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 107,719 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 107,719 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 100,421 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 100,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 93,969 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 86,130 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 19 Nov 2010 76,912 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 67,614 miles

Front number plate starting to degrade

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

O/S/F tyre wearing low on tread

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

uneven tyre wear on front edges no tread

Fail 2 Dec 2009 67,614 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front number plate starting to degrade

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

O/S/F tyre wearing low on tread

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

uneven tyre wear on front edges no tread

Pass 31 Oct 2008 54,452 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 39,545 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,472 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 YOF is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YOF, 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 DV53 YOF registered?

DV53 YOF is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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