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AG52 BUJ

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,769 mi
Last recorded102,769 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 BUJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 102,769 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 95,868 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen cracked not obscuring drivers view of the road

Fail 10 Nov 2014 95,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen cracked not obscuring drivers view of the road

Pass 13 Dec 2013 87,797 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 87,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 80,624 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut but not exposing cords

Fail 23 Nov 2012 80,624 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut but not exposing cords

Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

power steering pump mounting bolt insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2011 72,294 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

power steering pump mounting bolt insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2011 72,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs badly corroded and lipped

Pass 1 Feb 2010 69,844 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 61,729 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 61,727 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 49,440 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,922 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 37,920 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 26,413 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 26,398 miles

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

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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AG52 BUJ is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AG52 BUJ, 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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AG52 BUJ is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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