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AO03 FAA

2003 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

21,640 mi
Last recorded21,640 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FAA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 21,640 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 19,625 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 19,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 16,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 13,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 11,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 9,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 7,244 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 4,956 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 4,956 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 4,931 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 4,883 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 4,823 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 4,711 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 4,557 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 4,407 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 4,250 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 4,042 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 3,834 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 3,834 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 3,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 3,607 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 3,167 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 2,746 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 2,230 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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AO03 FAA is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AO03 FAA, 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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AO03 FAA is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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