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YS53 VDK

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,126 mi
Last recorded89,126 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VDK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 89,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 89,126 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs heavily worn, advise

Fail 27 Nov 2014 73,775 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front wipers smear, advise

rear brake discs heavily worn, advise

Fail 10 Nov 2014 73,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Brake back plate(s) corroded & deteriorated - nearside rear.

Brake back plate(s) excessivley corroded & deteriorated - offside rear.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded and insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,615 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 61,967 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 56,026 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,113 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 49,113 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,082 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,344 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,654 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,158 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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YS53 VDK is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VDK, 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 VDK registered?

YS53 VDK is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is YS53 VDK safe to buy?

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