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WL53 AZX

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,615 mi
Last recorded93,615 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 AZX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 93,615 miles

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

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

rear wheel arches coroded,nearside front tyre worn edges,

Fail 6 Jul 2015 93,615 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

rear wheel arches coroded,nearside front tyre worn edges,

Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,748 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,370 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,114 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 59,612 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,614 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008
Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,616 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,171 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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WL53 AZX is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WL53 AZX, 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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What year was WL53 AZX registered?

WL53 AZX is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is WL53 AZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 AZX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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