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ST53 KAA

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,508 mi
Last recorded99,508 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 KAA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 99,508 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 11 Nov 2015 99,503 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch/sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and below limit (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 99,143 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 99,132 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 95,203 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 87,605 miles

Brake pipes covered in underseal,therefore unable to fully assess

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 87,604 miles

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

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

Brake pipes covered in underseal,therefore unable to fully assess

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,229 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2010 70,070 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 62,870 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 55,922 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,262 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,502 miles

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre nearing legal limit

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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ST53 KAA is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ST53 KAA, 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 ST53 KAA registered?

ST53 KAA is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is ST53 KAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 KAA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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