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EX53 UEZ

2003 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,134 mi
Last recorded82,134 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UEZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 82,134 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch / outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch / outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front outer c.v gaiters are perishing / deteriorating

both head lamp lens' are weathering, not affecting beam image

offside rear lamp has water ingress

oil leak from engine area's

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,127 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

RBT park brake efficiency: 16%

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre / rear mount deteriorated

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Mar 2015 81,051 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre / rear mount deteriorated

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,671 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,729 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 54,875 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,875 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,858 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,279 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,739 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 21,674 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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EX53 UEZ is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UEZ, 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 UEZ registered?

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

Is EX53 UEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 UEZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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