MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,477 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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off side rear sill corroding but not effecting structure
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
off side rear sill corroding but not effecting structure
off side cill arch rotten
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside rear cill/arch rotten but no holes
hand brake only just met the minimum effort
parking brake effort on limit
o/s and n/s front tyres are tracing off on inner edges
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
o/s and n/s front tyres are tracing off on inner edges
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear fog light has temporary repair
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.
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YU53 GKE is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2004 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 62,611 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 YU53 GKE, 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 22 years old, this Kia Carens is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YU53 GKE registered?
YU53 GKE is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 January 2004.
Is YU53 GKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for YU53 GKE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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