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GL53 BNB

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,331 mi
Last recorded104,331 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 BNB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 104,331 miles

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

slight play offside front wheel

Pass 27 Feb 2014 96,822 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 92,781 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 92,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,619 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 86,619 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 83,911 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 83,911 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 82,988 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 77,594 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 69,087 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 57,092 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 40,241 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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GL53 BNB is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GL53 BNB, 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 GL53 BNB registered?

GL53 BNB is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is GL53 BNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 BNB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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