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YP53 RXL

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,166 mi
Last recorded102,166 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2012 102,166 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 102,166 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 85,836 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,232 miles

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

tyre pressures low and wearing edges

Pass 26 Aug 2008 36,370 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever travel close to end

Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,282 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 17,273 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 13,877 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 13,877 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 RXL is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

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

Is YP53 RXL safe to buy?

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