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WV53 GYB

2003 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

113,205 mi
Last recorded113,205 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 GYB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2020 113,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear sills covered in body filler

due to filler coverage all welding repairs need to be left uncovered for inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2019 107,298 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 101,968 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 101,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,564 miles

handbrake min reading on tapley

Fail 29 Mar 2017 94,350 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 94,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,357 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 86,357 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 80,861 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,226 miles

battery loose

Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,311 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 75,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,988 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 68,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,961 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 50,961 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,376 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,723 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 34,662 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

exhaust rusty

nearside front tyre worn out on edges

nearside front upper strut mount worn

Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,920 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2007 32,875 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front number plate

unable to see full condition of rear brake pads

Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,889 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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WV53 GYB is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WV53 GYB, 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 WV53 GYB registered?

WV53 GYB is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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