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AO03 ZYV

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,744 mi
Last recorded91,744 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ZYV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,744 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 91,245 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 91,245 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 89,889 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 88,010 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 88,010 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 87,704 miles

centre seatbelt lock sticky

headlamps misted only just showing pattern

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,756 miles

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

centre seatbelt lock sticking

offside rear sill slightly corroded

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 7 Apr 2015 86,756 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

centre seatbelt lock sticking

offside rear sill slightly corroded

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 8 Apr 2014 85,472 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 85,472 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 83,755 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,243 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

slight brake bind on rear brakes

Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front headlamp lenses starting to discolour

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2010 43,763 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear number plate deteriorating (can read ok)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 43,759 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

front brake discs lipped slightly

rear number plate deteriorating (can read ok)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,036 miles

n/s/r tyre slight kerb damage

o/s/r tyre slightly perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,704 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 14,704 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 12,099 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 12,099 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 9,329 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 ZYV is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

AO03 ZYV is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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