2003 KIA Carens 1.8L Petrol · HW53 DBV
2003 KIA Carens (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 50,133 miles. MOT valid until 16/09/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,133 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
HW53 DBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 50,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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HW53 DBV Mileage History
- 09/09/202242,997 mi
- 13/09/202345,491 mi+2,494 mi
- 18/09/202446,846 mi+1,355 mi
- 03/09/202548,529 mi+1,683 mi
- 27/08/202650,133 mi+1,604 mi
Average of roughly 1,800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HW53 DBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Kia Carens (HW53 DBV) between September 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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