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EN52 VRX

2003 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,765 mi
Last recorded59,765 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 VRX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 59,765 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 57,626 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,907 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 52,455 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 49,067 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,067 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,309 miles

air con oil leak.

front brake discs worn.

nearside front steering arm has slight play.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,047 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,082 miles

4tyres starting to perish

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,697 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 23 Jan 2009 33,649 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,535 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 20,209 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 20,209 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 VRX is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX?

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What year was EN52 VRX registered?

EN52 VRX is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is EN52 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 VRX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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