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GL53 VPG

2003 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,417 mi
Last recorded46,417 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 VPG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 46,417 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 45,266 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 42,952 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 40,633 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 38,372 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,944 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 35,944 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 32,930 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 32,930 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 29,647 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,951 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 23,956 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,442 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,697 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 16,697 miles

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

Nearside 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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GL53 VPG is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPG, 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 GL53 VPG registered?

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

Is GL53 VPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 VPG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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