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YP53 OVH

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,753 mi
Last recorded120,753 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 OVH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 120,753 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 116,212 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 116,212 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 110,129 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 102,740 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 102,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 95,535 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 95,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 77,954 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 56,945 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,569 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,136 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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YP53 OVH is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YP53 OVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP53 OVH registered?

YP53 OVH is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is YP53 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 OVH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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