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AJ52 MDF

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,290 mi
Last recorded84,290 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 MDF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 84,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer front c.v gaitors perished

centre stop light not fully illuminated

engine oil low

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear silencer mounting pin broken due to corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2014 84,255 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both outer front c.v gaitors perished

centre stop light not fully illuminated

engine oil low

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear silencer mounting pin broken due to corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2013 73,114 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,621 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,125 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,450 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,828 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 41,482 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,587 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,501 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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AJ52 MDF is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ52 MDF, 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 AJ52 MDF registered?

AJ52 MDF is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is AJ52 MDF safe to buy?

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