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YD53 LXN

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,348 mi
Last recorded63,348 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 LXN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,348 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

airbag warning light indicating SRS system faulty

brake pedal pad anti slip provision slightly worn

nearside front drive shaft cv boot slightly leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2011 63,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

airbag warning light indicating SRS system faulty

brake pedal pad anti slip provision slightly worn

nearside front drive shaft cv boot slightly leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,569 miles

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Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 46,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

passenger wiper blade slightly smeering windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,396 miles

air bag light on

Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,491 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,062 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,113 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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YD53 LXN is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YD53 LXN, 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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YD53 LXN is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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