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SP52 TCX

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,137 mi
Last recorded25,137 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 TCX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 25,137 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 24,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 22,441 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 20,666 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 20,013 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 20,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 18,874 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 17,725 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 16,840 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 14,575 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 12,328 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 10,196 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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SP52 TCX is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SP52 TCX, 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 SP52 TCX registered?

SP52 TCX is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is SP52 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 TCX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP52 TCX have outstanding finance?

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