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AJ03 DYM

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,238 mi
Last recorded179,238 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 DYM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 179,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 171,764 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 147,553 miles

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 19 Apr 2008 135,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 73,779 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2006 72,920 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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AJ03 DYM is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ03 DYM, 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 AJ03 DYM registered?

AJ03 DYM is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is AJ03 DYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 DYM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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