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YR53 GNO

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,550 mi
Last recorded89,550 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GNO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2017 89,550 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 77,908 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,062 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,627 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,971 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,670 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,658 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,090 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,985 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,224 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,250 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 10,281 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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YR53 GNO is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR53 GNO, 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

How do I check the history of YR53 GNO?

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What year was YR53 GNO registered?

YR53 GNO is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is YR53 GNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 GNO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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