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GF53 OCK

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,627 mi
Last recorded100,627 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2015 100,627 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 100,627 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 94,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front to rear brake pipes greased and undersealed heavily

Pass 2 Aug 2013 89,390 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 85,420 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 85,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 83,392 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 83,392 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 78,083 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,195 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,270 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2008 37,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2006 25,500 miles

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

Oil leak

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 OCK is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OCK, 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 OCK?

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What year was GF53 OCK registered?

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

Is GF53 OCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 OCK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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