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EN52 VRG

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,089 mi
Last recorded68,089 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 VRG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 68,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2017 68,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 67,987 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 60,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 60,204 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,593 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,247 miles

near side rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front brake disc faces pitted

off side rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,168 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,436 miles

front tyreswearing close tolimit

Pass 27 Mar 2010 38,789 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,613 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,808 miles

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

advise front brake pads getting low

strong advise on rear brake pads on 1.5mm limit advise to change very soon

Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,687 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2006 25,204 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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EN52 VRG 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 75%.

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 EN52 VRG, 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

How do I check the history of EN52 VRG?

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What year was EN52 VRG registered?

EN52 VRG is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is EN52 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 VRG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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