2003 KIA Carens 1.8L Petrol · DF53 WHB
2003 KIA Carens (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 100,444 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/01/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06/01/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1794cc
DF53 WHB Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2015
- 100,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DF53 WHB Mileage History
- 13/12/200618,820 mi
- 18/12/200729,171 mi+10,351 mi
- 20/12/200841,298 mi+12,127 mi
- 23/12/200841,298 mi
- 15/12/200952,521 mi+11,223 mi
- 20/12/2010629,955 mi+577,434 mi
- 04/01/201163,121 mi-566,834 mi
- 12/12/201171,769 mi+8,648 mi
- 13/12/201171,769 mi
- 29/12/201283,052 mi+11,283 mi
- 29/12/201283,052 mi
- 08/12/201389,978 mi+6,926 mi
- 07/01/2015100,429 mi+10,451 mi
- 07/01/2015100,444 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 10,116 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DF53 WHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Kia Carens (DF53 WHB) between December 2006 and January 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.
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