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YM53 FVA

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,250 mi
Last recorded92,250 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 FVA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2013 92,250 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 24 Dec 2013 92,250 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

tracking requied

Pass 15 Dec 2012 81,604 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 81,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaurst deteroaited

Pass 24 Dec 2011 71,242 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 60,592 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 50,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2008 41,404 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 33,450 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,937 miles

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

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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YM53 FVA is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YM53 FVA, 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 YM53 FVA registered?

YM53 FVA is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is YM53 FVA safe to buy?

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