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GF53 OGP

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,280 mi
Last recorded84,280 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 84,280 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 81,298 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 81,244 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 77,803 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 75,470 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 75,470 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 73,079 miles

both headlamp lenses misted

engine has oil leaks

exhaust corroded

x1 rear exhaust box hanger broken away from exhaust (still secure)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 73,079 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

both headlamp lenses misted

engine has oil leaks

exhaust corroded

handbrake has travel

rear brake pads getting low

x1 rear exhaust box hanger broken away from exhaust (still secure)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,046 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 70,046 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 65,219 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 65,219 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 58,416 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

heat sheild loose on exhaust

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 2 Nov 2013 58,226 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

heat sheild loose on exhaust

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Nov 2012 55,886 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 55,886 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,610 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Nov 2010 45,432 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 39,291 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 39,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,183 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,154 miles

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

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 OGP is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 OGP, 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

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What year was GF53 OGP registered?

GF53 OGP is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is GF53 OGP safe to buy?

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