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GJ53 MSU

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,393 mi
Last recorded99,393 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 MSU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2011 99,393 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres close to legal limit

front tyres weaqrinf inner edges

nearside rear anti roll var link has slight play

offside rear wing corroded

rear brake discs coeeosws

Pass 15 Oct 2011 99,393 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

front tyres weaqrinf inner edges

nearside rear anti roll var link has slight play

offside rear wing corroded

rear brake discs coeeosws

Pass 22 Oct 2010 88,328 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2009 76,965 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 76,919 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs juddering

nearside front tyre close to leagl limit on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2008 64,576 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 64,576 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front brake pads wearing low

front brake 20% imbalance

handbrake travel near limit

Pass 12 Oct 2007 53,111 miles

All four tyres worn on edges.

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 52,153 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,200 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MSU is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel 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 GJ53 MSU, 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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GJ53 MSU is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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