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EX53 UEY

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,258 mi
Last recorded138,258 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UEY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 138,258 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 138,258 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 126,928 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 113,991 miles

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/rear seat belt not inspected

exhaust rear support bracket broken system sufficiently supported

Fail 30 Aug 2016 113,991 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/rear seat belt not inspected

exhaust rear support bracket broken system sufficiently supported

Pass 1 Sep 2015 102,307 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 91,569 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 84,387 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 84,380 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 77,717 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 77,717 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 70,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,046 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,204 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 62,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,946 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,111 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,325 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,623 miles

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

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

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

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 UEY is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

EX53 UEY is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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