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GN53 LGV

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,247 mi
Last recorded74,247 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,247 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 57,134 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,966 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut to sidewall

o/s/r tyre cuts to sidewall

Fail 11 Mar 2014 50,885 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side tyre various cracks on side wall

Fail 26 Feb 2014 50,772 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side tyre various cracks on side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side rear tyre low air pressure

Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,702 miles

Both rear tyres cracks on side walls

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 44,665 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear tyres cracks on side walls

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,097 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,159 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,629 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 30,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,708 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,990 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 19,990 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 14,960 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

front brake disc worn close to wear limit

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 26 May 2006 10,177 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 LGV is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LGV, 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 LGV registered?

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

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