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AF53 ZNW

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,747 mi
Last recorded103,747 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZNW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 103,747 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 97,574 miles

parking brake effiecency only just met

Fail 7 Oct 2013 97,574 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 89,869 miles

Exhaust rear hanger broken system still being supported

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2012 89,746 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust rear hanger broken system still being supported

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2011 78,021 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 78,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 67,179 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 67,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 56,121 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 45,154 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,608 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 61,015 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 ZNW is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZNW, 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 AF53 ZNW registered?

AF53 ZNW is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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