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GF53 HXO

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,219 mi
Last recorded67,219 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 HXO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,219 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 67,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 61,736 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2014 55,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,407 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,293 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,117 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 32,911 miles

front & rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,573 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,261 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,803 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 15,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,390 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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GF53 HXO is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel 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 GF53 HXO, 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 GF53 HXO?

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What year was GF53 HXO registered?

GF53 HXO is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is GF53 HXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 HXO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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