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WF52 CYJ

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,414 mi
Last recorded124,414 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 CYJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 124,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers seat (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded not within prescribed area

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 124,231 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill / arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill / arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers seat (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded not within prescribed area

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 118,002 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 118,002 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 112,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 112,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,034 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 105,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 96,743 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 76,297 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 67,859 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,862 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 66,862 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 61,196 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 61,196 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,491 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 42,286 miles

ADVISE;ALL TYRES ARE GETTING LOW ON TREAD AND THE REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE WEARING THIN

Pass 3 Jan 2006 31,146 miles

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

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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WF52 CYJ is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WF52 CYJ, 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 WF52 CYJ registered?

WF52 CYJ is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is WF52 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF52 CYJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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