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GJ53 GVE

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,911 mi
Last recorded42,911 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 GVE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 42,911 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,873 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,025 miles

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

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

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

raer number plate is close to limit

Fail 3 Sep 2013 27,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,411 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,340 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,505 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 13,038 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 11,403 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 10,074 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 7,756 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 6,695 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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GJ53 GVE is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GJ53 GVE, 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 GJ53 GVE registered?

GJ53 GVE is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GJ53 GVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ53 GVE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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