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EJ53 YCB

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,868 mi
Last recorded66,868 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 YCB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 66,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 62,915 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 60,494 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside front suspension shock absorber has a light misting of oil around it

Fail 12 Dec 2016 60,494 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust system corroded

front wipers a little smeary

nearside front suspension shock absorber has a light misting of oil around it

Pass 15 Dec 2015 58,669 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 56,960 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 52,974 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

misting of oil around nearside front shock absorber

wipers worn

Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,572 miles

nearside front suspension shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,654 miles

light mist of fuel/oil around fuel pipes below fuel filter

nearside front brake disc slightly warped

nearside front tyre has a small cut to the outer wall

neasride front shock absorber has a very light misting of oil around it

Fail 14 Nov 2011 45,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

light mist of fuel/oil around fuel pipes below fuel filter

nearside front brake disc slightly warped

nearside front tyre has a small cut to the outer wall

neasride front shock absorber has a very light misting of oil around it

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,522 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,722 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 31,919 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,198 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 26,198 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 21,499 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 YCB is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YCB, 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 YCB is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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