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EK53 NUY

2003 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,073 mi
Last recorded93,073 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 NUY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 93,073 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 81,235 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 81,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 70,769 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 70,522 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,079 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 61,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2009 41,921 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,314 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 32,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,243 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,423 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 NUY is a 2003 Kia Carens in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NUY, 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 EK53 NUY registered?

EK53 NUY is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EK53 NUY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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