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EF52 UAY

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,119 mi
Last recorded55,119 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 UAY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2012 55,119 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp on

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,389 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 32,383 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 25,609 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,560 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 18,380 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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EF52 UAY is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF52 UAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF52 UAY registered?

EF52 UAY is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is EF52 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 UAY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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