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EX53 HDJ

2003 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,325 mi
Last recorded137,325 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 HDJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 137,325 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 127,745 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 127,241 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 117,938 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 109,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust shields in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2013 109,111 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust shields in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 97,510 miles

Exhaust rattle.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 84,452 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 73,559 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,283 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 60,283 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,809 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,120 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,367 miles

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

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

near side wiper blade split

off side rear tyre on limit advise to change

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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EX53 HDJ is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX53 HDJ, 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.

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What year was EX53 HDJ registered?

EX53 HDJ is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is EX53 HDJ safe to buy?

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