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DY53 NXX

2003 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,899 mi
Last recorded83,899 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 NXX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,899 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 73,028 miles

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

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

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 Feb 2010 58,147 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 40,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge slightly.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner slightly.

rear no. plate starting to seperate.

some corrosion on exhaust.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 40,308 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge slightly.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner slightly.

rear no. plate starting to seperate.

some corrosion on exhaust.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,217 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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DY53 NXX is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NXX, 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 NXX registered?

DY53 NXX is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is DY53 NXX safe to buy?

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