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GF53 OGV

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,564 mi
Last recorded89,564 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2011 89,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 89,564 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 79,770 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 68,163 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 57,087 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 57,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,988 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,794 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 OGV is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGV, 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 OGV registered?

GF53 OGV is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is GF53 OGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 OGV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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