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WJ53 GXW

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,359 mi
Last recorded229,359 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 GXW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 229,359 miles

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

both wipers split

drivers door handle damaged

Fail 12 May 2014 229,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both wipers split

drivers door handle damaged

Pass 9 May 2013 219,868 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 219,806 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 211,020 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r anti roll bar bush slight play

Pass 14 May 2011 202,534 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 194,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 184,480 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 184,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 173,320 miles

rear tyres scrubbing

Pass 23 Jul 2008 163,941 miles

park brake efficiency only just past adjustment or repair recommended

Pass 14 Nov 2007 138,997 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 98,375 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 79,612 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 78,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 57,706 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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WJ53 GXW is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ53 GXW, 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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WJ53 GXW is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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