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AP03 DWF

2003 Kia Carens

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,958 mi
Last recorded115,958 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 DWF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 115,958 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 115,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 103,125 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 103,125 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 102,933 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 101,466 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 101,464 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 88,244 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,755 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 62,681 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,300 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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AP03 DWF is a 2003 Kia Carens in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP03 DWF, 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 AP03 DWF registered?

AP03 DWF is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is AP03 DWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 DWF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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