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AF53 ZNC

2003 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,065 mi
Last recorded71,065 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZNC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 71,065 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,552 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 68,517 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 64,717 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,416 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 60,377 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,699 miles

advise slight play osf centre drive shaft bearing

slight rusting on rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Jun 2012 55,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

advise slight play osf centre drive shaft bearing

slight rusting on rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,238 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,876 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 32,562 miles

advise rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,572 miles

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

advise nearside rear/offside rear tyres becoming worn on outer edges

advise slight split offside front wiper blade rubber

Pass 21 Aug 2006 19,561 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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AF53 ZNC is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF53 ZNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 ZNC registered?

AF53 ZNC is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 ZNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 ZNC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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