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YP53 RXJ

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

46,112 mi
Last recorded46,112 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 46,112 miles

underbody and components are heaverly rustproofed in places

Fail 5 Aug 2026 46,112 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s and n/s rears age related cracking exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rears inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

Pass 19 Aug 2025 45,608 miles

bot rear tyres have wear to the inner edges

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

underbody and components are heaverly rust proofed in places

Fail 19 Aug 2025 45,608 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s outers (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

bot rear tyres have wear to the inner edges

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

underbody and components are heaverly rust proofed in places

Pass 1 Aug 2024 44,843 miles

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

Fail 1 Aug 2024 44,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

Pass 14 Aug 2023 44,294 miles

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

o/s and n/s front tyres have wear to the edges

Pass 23 Aug 2022 43,365 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 43,365 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s front lower (rubber boots split and cracked due too age ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 42,679 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres have wear to the edges

Fail 13 Aug 2021 42,679 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp postion lamp goes out when the brake pedal is pressed (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear inner sill /inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear lower outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear inner sill /inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear lower outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear lower arches are corroded

o/s and n/s front tyres have wear to the edges

Pass 13 Aug 2020 41,755 miles

early signs of corrosion to the outer sills

n/s front tyre has slight wear to the outer edge

Fail 13 Aug 2020 41,755 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

early signs of corrosion to the outer sills

n/s front tyre has slight wear to the outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2019 40,410 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in the tyre

early signs of corrosion to both rear outer sills

Fail 30 Jul 2019 40,410 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s front outers (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in the tyre

early signs of corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 17 Aug 2018 38,538 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

early signs of corrosion to both outer sills in places

macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment on the n/s front

Fail 17 Aug 2018 38,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

early signs of corrosion to both outer sills in places

macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment on the n/s front

Pass 21 Aug 2017 36,712 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 36,695 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 34,794 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

headlamp image impaired on o/s

Fail 26 Aug 2016 34,794 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

headlamp image impaired on o/s

Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,675 miles

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

n/s front outer rubber cv boot is starting to crack

o/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2015 32,675 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s front outer rubber cv boot is starting to crack

o/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear silencer flange is corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 30,449 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 30,449 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,271 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,050 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,894 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,727 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,444 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 14,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,993 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 RXJ is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 RXJ, 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 RXJ registered?

YP53 RXJ is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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