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GJ53 SVD

2003 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,325 mi
Last recorded80,325 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 SVD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 80,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 75,838 miles

Advise slight damage to N/S/F Tyre sidewall

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 59,345 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 SVD is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVD, 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 SVD registered?

GJ53 SVD is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is GJ53 SVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ53 SVD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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