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GN53 LEU

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,001 mi
Last recorded120,001 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 LEU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 120,001 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 31 Mar 2014 108,189 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 98,388 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 90,133 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 90,013 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 81,042 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,285 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake pads look low

front and rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit.

front brake discs look slightly worn and pitted

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,655 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2007 48,117 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,766 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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GN53 LEU is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GN53 LEU, 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 GN53 LEU registered?

GN53 LEU is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GN53 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 LEU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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