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GL53 VOY

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,453 mi
Last recorded67,453 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,453 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal anti slip worn

front brakes release unevenly

front number plate cracked

handbrake effort low

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

offside rear tyre cuts in tread

oil leak

slight damage to nearside front wing

Fail 19 Nov 2011 67,370 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal anti slip worn

front brakes release unevenly

front number plate cracked

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

offside rear tyre cuts in tread

oil leak

slight damage to nearside front wing

Fail 20 Nov 2010 58,384 miles

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

nearside front wiper poor

offside front wiper blade split and poor condition

slight low effort on nearside rear park brake

Pass 20 Nov 2010 58,384 miles

nearside front wiper poor

offside front wiper blade split and poor condition

slight low effort on nearside rear park brake

Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,438 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

NS front fog lamp insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2009 50,438 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level low

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Handbrake has very long travel

NS front fog lamp insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,782 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 42,754 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,804 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 VOY is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL53 VOY, 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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GL53 VOY is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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