MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,934 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/f outer antiroll bar link slight play
n/s/r tyre on limit
rear brakes inbalanced
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both rear outers (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f outer antiroll bar link slight play
n/s/r tyre on limit
rear brakes inbalanced
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
hand brake travel < high >
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF53 SXO is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 SXO, 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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How do I check the history of GF53 SXO?
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What year was GF53 SXO registered?
GF53 SXO is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is GF53 SXO safe to buy?
The MOT history for GF53 SXO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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