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GL52 UNM

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,089 mi
Last recorded82,089 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 UNM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 82,089 miles

advanced corrosion in nearside front to rear brake pipe(rear section)

Fail 3 May 2012 82,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advanced corrosion in nearside front to rear brake pipe(rear section)

Pass 18 May 2011 75,367 miles

Both rear tyres close to tread bars

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 62,025 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,310 miles

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,177 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 38,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

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 Jul 2007 24,500 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 19,691 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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GL52 UNM is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL52 UNM, 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 UNM registered?

GL52 UNM is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is GL52 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 UNM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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