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SV53 VFO

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,769 mi
Last recorded66,769 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 VFO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 66,769 miles

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

Nearside Front cv boot deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread not through to cord/ply

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

Offside Front cv boot deteriorating

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 66,747 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front cv boot deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread not through to cord/ply

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

Offside Front cv boot deteriorating

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,142 miles

Both sills are slightly weak in areas due to corrosion, offside is worst.

Nearside Rear suspension anti-roll bar link has slight wear/play.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 55,572 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer broken away from pipe. (7.1.2)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Nearside 50kgs, offside 90kg. (3.7.B.6a)

Both sills are slightly weak in areas due to corrosion, offside is worst.

Nearside Rear suspension anti-roll bar link has slight wear/play.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,511 miles

Both front tyres require early replacemant.

Offside Front brake pipe has slight corrosion.

Offside Rear brake pipe has slight corrosion.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 47,857 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded skins separating. (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort only 90kgs, offside giving 150kgs. (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper corner. (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres have wear on edges and should be replaced soon.

Both rear wheel arches have corrosion.

Both sills have slight corrosion.

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

Unable to fully test nearside rear duev to childseat.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 44,620 miles

Various brake pipes starting to corrode

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 42,681 miles

exhaust corroding and 1 hanger broken

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 42,681 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroding and 1 hanger broken

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,800 miles

chip at windscreen

exhaust back box hanggar snapped

exhaust system corroding

n/s/f washer inop

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,621 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,927 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brakes starting to bind

Fail 24 Aug 2010 34,927 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 11 Sep 2009 32,226 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 25 Aug 2008 26,693 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

park brake cable requires adjustment

Fail 25 Aug 2008 26,693 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

park brake cable requires adjustment

Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,425 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 22,420 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,046 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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SV53 VFO is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV53 VFO, 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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SV53 VFO is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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