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GL52 EAX

2003 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,265 mi
Last recorded87,265 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 EAX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2017 87,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing on joint between centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn excessively on the dges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn excessively on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav in drivers view ()

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

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

Rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2016 81,119 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear exhaust very corroded

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Upper (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 81,058 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides of vehicle (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear exhaust very corroded

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Upper (1.2.1b)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 80,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill in two places (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill end (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose locking pin missing (2.2.B.1c)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre and rear box on joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill getting rusty (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,411 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear box bracket broken but still supported and flange corroded badly middle to rear box joint

Pass 3 Jun 2014 65,713 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 65,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2013 55,711 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 55,688 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,470 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 46,470 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,887 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 41,784 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,715 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,283 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,277 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,138 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,365 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 19,365 miles

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

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

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

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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GL52 EAX is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GL52 EAX, 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 GL52 EAX registered?

GL52 EAX is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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