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EK53 ZZX

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,640 mi
Last recorded76,640 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ZZX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2018 76,640 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,005 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged on lens

Offside Rear section of wheel arch corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 73,005 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged on lens

Offside Rear section of wheel arch corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT> RECOMMEND RENEWAL (4.1.E.1)

RECOMMEND THAT THE SCREEN WASHERS ARE ADJUSTED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades are split slightly. RECOMMEND RENEWAL

Fail 29 Mar 2016 61,933 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT> RECOMMEND RENEWAL (4.1.E.1)

RECOMMEND THAT THE SCREEN WASHERS ARE ADJUSTED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades are split slightly. RECOMMEND RENEWAL

Pass 3 Mar 2015 52,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre damaged sidewall

Fail 3 Mar 2015 52,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre damaged sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,482 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 46,482 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,225 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,848 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 37,848 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 32,955 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,955 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 25,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,241 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,738 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 16,738 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 14,205 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 ZZX is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX registered?

EK53 ZZX is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is EK53 ZZX safe to buy?

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