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EJ53 FZP

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,686 mi
Last recorded112,686 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FZP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 112,686 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2017 112,542 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 107,945 miles

Both Headlamp beam images weak

Both side front tyres outer edges worn and close to legal limit

Front number plate broken, numbers not distorted

Rear silencer exhaust clamp severely corroded

Steering rack gaiter o/s slightly damp

Unable to see rear pads

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (3.5.1i)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 107,945 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Both Headlamp beam images weak

Both side front tyres outer edges worn and close to legal limit

Front number plate broken, numbers not distorted

Rear silencer exhaust clamp severely corroded

Steering rack gaiter o/s slightly damp

Unable to see rear pads

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (3.5.1i)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 103,444 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 99,692 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 96,324 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2013 96,324 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 92,594 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2012 92,594 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 86,791 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 86,791 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 74,267 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 60,563 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,369 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,302 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 21,255 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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EJ53 FZP is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ53 FZP, 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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EJ53 FZP is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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