2003 KIA Carens 1.8L Petrol · YP53 RXJ
2003 KIA Carens (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 45,608 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP53 RXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 45,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP53 RXJ 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 (YP53 RXJ) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YP53 RXJ Mileage History
- 14/08/202344,294 mi
- 01/08/202444,843 mi+549 mi
- 01/08/202444,843 mi
- 19/08/202545,608 mi+765 mi
- 19/08/202545,608 mi
Average of roughly 652 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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