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AE03 OTK

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,890 mi
Last recorded99,890 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OTK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 99,890 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 99,864 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 85,368 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 78,174 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,425 miles

.. slight movement in nearside front lower steering ball joint

Pass 20 Mar 2010 64,226 miles

.. slight wear on nearside front tyre outer section

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,641 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 50,353 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 43,673 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 43,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

middle seat belt stalk cover missing

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,972 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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AE03 OTK is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AE03 OTK, 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 AE03 OTK registered?

AE03 OTK is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AE03 OTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OTK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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