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GL52 UNR

2003 Kia Carens

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,863 mi
Last recorded92,863 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 UNR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 92,863 miles

Front both front headlamps misted covers

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 92,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Headlamps lenses cloudy

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tested in awet condition

Pass 25 Jan 2017 77,369 miles

Offside Rear sill rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2016 73,368 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,725 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 70,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,242 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 68,242 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 64,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,303 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 60,202 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,544 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,173 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 50,173 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 44,643 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,023 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,756 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 22,576 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 UNR is a 2003 Kia Carens in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL52 UNR registered?

GL52 UNR is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is GL52 UNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 UNR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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