MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
REAR BRAKE DISC'S SURFACE PITTED.
SCREWDRIVER SUPPORTING O/S/F SUN VIZOR.!
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
rear number plate poor condition
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WR53 DXA is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 WR53 DXA, 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 WR53 DXA registered?
WR53 DXA is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 6 November 2003.
Is WR53 DXA safe to buy?
The MOT history for WR53 DXA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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