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WF53 CTU

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,124 mi
Last recorded102,124 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 CTU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 102,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit/worn smooth on outer edge. 205/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit/worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 102,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit/worn smooth on outer edge. 205/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit/worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 97,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 97,999 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 92,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 89,880 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 89,818 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 84,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,638 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile phone mount ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & Offside Rear - outer arches/sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Nov 2020 78,638 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile phone mount ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & Offside Rear - outer arches/sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 May 2019 61,228 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & Rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & Offside Rear arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 23 May 2019 61,228 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & Rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & Offside Rear arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 17 May 2018 50,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished due to age but not excessively

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 50,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished due to age but not excessively

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 42,162 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 33,994 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 26 May 2015 25,803 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 25,006 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 22,367 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 19,825 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 17,616 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 15,143 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 15,143 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 13,182 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Dec 2008 10,718 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 7,916 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 5,768 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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WF53 CTU is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WF53 CTU, 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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WF53 CTU is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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