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WR53 YWG

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,309 mi
Last recorded81,309 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 YWG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 81,309 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2016 81,154 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure and terminals loose (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

cv gaiters splitting

oil around gearbox

Fail 23 Nov 2015 80,145 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake disc scored

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,616 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 71,133 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 68,542 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,090 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 60,019 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,812 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,055 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 50,055 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,431 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 43,431 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 42,074 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 34,930 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 27,580 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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WR53 YWG 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 68.8%.

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 WR53 YWG, 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 YWG registered?

WR53 YWG is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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