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GF53 OBX

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,745 mi
Last recorded95,745 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 OBX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 95,745 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 95,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 89,005 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to offside rear wheelarch

offside front tyre very near to cords!!!!

Fail 18 Jul 2014 88,998 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

corrosion to offside rear wheelarch

nearside rear caliper damp!

offside front tyre very near to cords!!!!

Fail 26 Jul 2013 84,508 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken, but system still secure

Pass 26 Jul 2013 84,508 miles

rear exhaust mount broken, but system still secure

Fail 15 Aug 2011 76,303 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,303 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 64,514 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 54,493 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,493 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,574 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 36,249 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front washer part blocked & poorly adjusted,front wipers slightly smearing,noisey & poorly adjusted,rear wiper blade split & smearing,nsf,osf & nsr wheel trims kerb scuffed,nsr tyre inner wall scrubb ed/perisheed,b/fluid level low,long h/brake travel

inner rear arches & load space covered

overall parking brake efficiency slightly low

Fail 1 Sep 2007 36,249 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front washer part blocked & poorly adjusted,front wipers slightly smearing,noisey & poorly adjusted,rear wiper blade split & smearing,nsf,osf & nsr wheel trims kerb scuffed,nsr tyre inner wall scrubb ed/perisheed,b/fluid level low,long h/brake travel

inner rear arches & load space covered

overall parking brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,016 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 OBX is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

GF53 OBX is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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