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YD53 TXG

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,113 mi
Last recorded170,113 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 170,113 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 170,099 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken very close to brake pipe (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2015 104,684 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 104,656 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 73,737 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 73,737 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 70,660 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 67,564 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 67,564 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 63,663 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 58,981 miles

both front tyres getting low on treads

Pass 5 Dec 2009 54,612 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 54,612 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 48,449 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,355 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 30,357 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 TXG is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver 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 YD53 TXG, 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 YD53 TXG registered?

YD53 TXG is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YD53 TXG safe to buy?

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