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GF53 HYH

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,512 mi
Last recorded72,512 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 72,512 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 4 Dec 2017 72,511 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,797 miles

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

Nearside Front n/s/f Tyre very close to limit

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

Offside Front o/s/f Tyre inner tread wearing very thin

Offside Rear o/s/r Tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 30 Nov 2016 68,797 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing o/s/f track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front n/s/f Tyre very close to limit

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

Offside Front o/s/f Tyre inner tread wearing very thin

Offside Rear o/s/r Tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 64,197 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 59,692 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 59,692 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 55,550 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 55,490 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,148 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 49,142 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,074 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)

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 40,032 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 34,582 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 34,582 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 34,523 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,430 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 23,462 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,755 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 HYH is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HYH, 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 GF53 HYH registered?

GF53 HYH is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is GF53 HYH safe to buy?

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