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EK53 MYB

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,772 mi
Last recorded42,772 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 MYB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 42,772 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 42,772 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 41,852 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 41,852 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 41,068 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 40,297 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 40,297 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 39,337 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 37,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,825 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 35,823 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear pads low

Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,064 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,949 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,971 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 29,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,414 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 26,943 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,195 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,473 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,064 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 17,644 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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EK53 MYB is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EK53 MYB, 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 EK53 MYB registered?

EK53 MYB is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is EK53 MYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 MYB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK53 MYB have outstanding finance?

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