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GF53 SXX

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,773 mi
Last recorded75,773 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2013 75,773 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 72,116 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r door doesn't open from outside

rear exhaust mounting broken but system fully supported

rear tow bar slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 72,116 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

n/s/r door doesn't open from outside

rear exhaust mounting broken but system fully supported

rear tow bar slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,042 miles

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

n/s/r door doesn't open from outside

rear exhaust mount broken but system fully supported

Fail 13 Dec 2010 64,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/r door doesn't open from outside

rear exhaust mount broken but system fully supported

Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,767 miles

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

Handbrake lever near end of travel

Fail 16 Dec 2009 55,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Handbrake lever near end of travel

Pass 26 Nov 2008 46,839 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,332 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 28,611 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 SXX is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

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

Is GF53 SXX safe to buy?

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