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GF53 OCM

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

84,362 mi
Last recorded84,362 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear door can not be open from inside

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 84,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear door can not be open from inside

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,876 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 79,812 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,453 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 75,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 70,163 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 70,161 miles

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

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

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

MIL Lamp on

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,691 miles

pedal rubbers worn

wipers require adjusting

Fail 26 Sep 2012 65,682 miles

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

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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

pedal rubbers worn

wipers require adjusting

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,007 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 56,002 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,950 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 51,944 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,326 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 47,326 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,431 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,738 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,070 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 36,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OCM is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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