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YS52 UZH

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,215 mi
Last recorded151,215 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 UZH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 151,215 miles

Rear Rear brakes rusty, due to lack of use

Fail 3 May 2017 151,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 144,771 miles

Condition of front & rear brake discs

Corosion to outer sill

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked Both front (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 142,218 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 139,473 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 139,473 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 137,129 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 134,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 128,052 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 120,667 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 110,799 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 110,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 97,997 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 97,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 79,198 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 60,391 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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YS52 UZH is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS52 UZH, 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 YS52 UZH registered?

YS52 UZH is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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