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EN52 XSH

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,985 mi
Last recorded60,985 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 XSH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 60,985 miles

Both headlamps have reduced output due to lens deterioration.

Centre seat belt reciever not latching

both rear outer seat belt reciever covers missing.

drivers seat belt lazy retraction.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 60,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Both headlamps have reduced output due to lens deterioration.

Centre seat belt reciever not latching

both rear outer seat belt reciever covers missing.

drivers seat belt lazy retraction.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 44,754 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 44,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,542 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,357 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 30,372 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,081 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 21,046 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 16,994 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 XSH is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XSH, 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 XSH?

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What year was EN52 XSH registered?

EN52 XSH is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is EN52 XSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 XSH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN52 XSH have outstanding finance?

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