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AO03 TFK

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,132 mi
Last recorded115,132 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 TFK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 115,132 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 115,131 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 108,040 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 108,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 100,682 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 86,750 miles

NSF tyre has a nail in.

Pass 11 May 2006 66,272 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 TFK is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TFK, 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 TFK registered?

AO03 TFK is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is AO03 TFK safe to buy?

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