MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded Centres (3.6.B.2c)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Nearside front (8.1.2a)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Offside front (8.1.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Offside rear (2.4.G.1)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside inner and outer rear sill (6.1.B.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Nearside front (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working Both lights in-op (1.1.C.1d)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Offside rear (6.2.B.1c)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded Centres (3.6.B.2c)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Nearside front (8.1.2a)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Offside front (8.1.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YP53 FTC is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 YP53 FTC, 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 YP53 FTC registered?
YP53 FTC is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is YP53 FTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for YP53 FTC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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