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AO03 RUU

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,618 mi
Last recorded86,618 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 RUU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,618 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various place (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear sills, chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 86,566 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn always change in pairs - ( offside slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum back plate insecure both - corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill - all rear both arches weak - required soon - ( tapped along side it ) (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and front slight worn - ( rear - required soon ) (0.1 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users failed 1 attempt - slight fumes / vapour / smoke - ( passed 2 attempt - clear slight ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both - ( front position lamps dim ) (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear - both worn / cracked - slight movement - ( required soon ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside - both - ( required soon ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and inner sills - axle / suspension arms - ( slight weak ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner - weak / corroded - slight - ( required soon ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door handle and attachment - ( required soon ) (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy on rotation and leveling to stop / vibration - ( slight ) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine side and Oil leaking from transmission - slight - ( mist ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and has high reserve travel - ( 15 adjustment clicks ) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer - both rear - worn / corroded - ( required soon ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bushes worn / cracked - Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( slight movement ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,271 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis / Under-body / Sills / wheel Arches / Suspension / Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 80,172 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 80,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,423 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres have cracking on sidewalls

Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2012 62,556 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 57,289 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 52,020 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,020 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,561 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 46,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,298 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2006 265,987 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 26,598 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RUU is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO03 RUU, 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 RUU is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 May 2003.

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