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GN53 LFR

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,277 mi
Last recorded118,277 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 LFR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 118,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 112,294 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 104,865 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 96,311 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 89,391 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,873 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 77,619 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,619 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 71,382 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 71,382 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,469 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,178 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 55,168 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,283 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 45,280 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,194 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 67,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,768 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 344,661 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 LFR is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LFR, 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 GN53 LFR registered?

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

Is GN53 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 LFR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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