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AO03 RTV

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,130 mi
Last recorded86,130 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 RTV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 86,130 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,120 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,707 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 77,679 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,447 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,209 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,377 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,835 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,703 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,261 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,196 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,343 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,747 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,955 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,128 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 21,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 RTV is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RTV, 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 AO03 RTV registered?

AO03 RTV is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AO03 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 RTV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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