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YR53 GOA

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,001 mi
Last recorded81,001 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GOA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 81,001 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 80,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 29 Oct 2013 65,611 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 65,607 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,794 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 58,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear discs are heat damaged

front brake imbalance is 24% max is 25%

o/s/f tyre side wall is worn but no cords showing

Fail 8 May 2012 58,912 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear discs are heat damaged

front brake imbalance is 24% max is 25%

o/s/f tyre side wall is worn but no cords showing

Pass 27 May 2011 54,653 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,234 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,973 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,436 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 48,436 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,121 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,568 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 41,157 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 GOA is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GOA, 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 YR53 GOA registered?

YR53 GOA is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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