MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front brakes out of balance 23%
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
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YS53 GXC is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 YS53 GXC, 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 YS53 GXC registered?
YS53 GXC is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 October 2003.
Is YS53 GXC safe to buy?
The MOT history for YS53 GXC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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