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EA53 JYC

2003 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,318 mi
Last recorded134,318 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 JYC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 134,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 134,317 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 121,035 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2011 120,807 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 111,088 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 99,340 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 84,935 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 55,287 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 49,773 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EA53 JYC is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA53 JYC, 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 EA53 JYC registered?

EA53 JYC is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is EA53 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 JYC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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