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46,112 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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underbody and components are heaverly rustproofed in places
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
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
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
early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components
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
early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components
o/s and n/s front tyres have wear to the edges
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))
o/s and n/s front tyres have wear to the edges
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
early signs of corrosion to the outer sills
n/s front tyre has slight wear to the outer edge
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
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in the tyre
early signs of corrosion to both rear outer sills
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
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
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
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
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
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
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 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
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
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)
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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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YP53 RXJ is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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