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DY53 FEG

2003 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,295 mi
Last recorded89,295 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FEG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,295 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 81,785 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 77,149 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 67,311 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 67,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,236 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,764 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,876 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DY53 FEG is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DY53 FEG, 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 DY53 FEG registered?

DY53 FEG is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is DY53 FEG safe to buy?

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