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EN52 XSP

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,377 mi
Last recorded77,377 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2016 77,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,446 miles

Exhaust bracket missing but not affecting support of exhaust.

Fail 27 Jul 2015 71,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges .

Exhaust bracket missing but not affecting support of exhaust.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,404 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorating and hanger snapped

Pass 2 Sep 2013 62,837 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,188 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,723 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 57,723 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,854 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 52,017 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 51,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 50,070 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 45,758 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 45,758 miles

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

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

rear pads low

Pass 14 Dec 2006 39,663 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 33,590 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 XSP is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XSP, 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 XSP?

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What year was EN52 XSP registered?

EN52 XSP is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is EN52 XSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 XSP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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