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EN52 VRO

2003 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,082 mi
Last recorded103,082 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 VRO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 103,082 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 91,486 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 77,510 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 56,905 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,524 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 36,524 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VRO is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EN52 VRO, 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 VRO?

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What year was EN52 VRO registered?

EN52 VRO is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is EN52 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 VRO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN52 VRO have outstanding finance?

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