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GF53 SXV

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,936 mi
Last recorded96,936 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 96,936 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,333 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 94,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded on outer face (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,036 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,321 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,048 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 75,048 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 68,685 miles

handbrake effiecency at 16%

Fail 4 Mar 2011 68,672 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 66,934 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,934 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 66,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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 SXV is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SXV, 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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What year was GF53 SXV registered?

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

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