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GY53 EWD

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,646 mi
Last recorded120,646 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 EWD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 120,646 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front outer cv gaiters are starting to crack and split

parking brake performance near side rear just within limits

Fail 3 Nov 2018 120,594 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front outer cv gaiters are starting to crack and split

parking brake performance near side rear just within limits

Pass 11 Nov 2017 116,276 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

near side front head lamp beam pattern is faded slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2016 110,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front head lamp beam patterns are faded

Pass 21 Nov 2015 105,776 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 105,772 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 97,523 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres are starting to crack and split

off side rear brake back back plate is corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2014 97,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres are starting to crack and split

off side rear brake back back plate is corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 90,995 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 90,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 78,748 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,902 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 67,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 60,251 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,644 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 44,047 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,182 miles

ADVISE o/s front tyre worn on outer edge at minimum limit.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,763 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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GY53 EWD is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GY53 EWD, 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 GY53 EWD registered?

GY53 EWD is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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