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AP03 XGA

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,475 mi
Last recorded96,475 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 XGA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 96,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Bake Pipes coated in Oil/Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Slight lift/play in upper mount

Pass 10 Jul 2018 90,702 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,943 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 79,335 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 79,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,695 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,202 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 68,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 63,669 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,503 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,460 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 45,361 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,883 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,888 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 27,411 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 21,595 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 XGA is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP03 XGA registered?

AP03 XGA is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is AP03 XGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 XGA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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