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AU03 XRS

2003 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,240 mi
Last recorded46,240 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XRS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s door mirror glass is unclear

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,088 miles

Poor visibility from N/S Mirror glass

Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,743 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked, still reasoable view to rear & other mirrors intact

Offside rear brake pipe corroded at rear end, not excessively.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,038 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 5 Apr 2008 22,143 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,611 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 8,490 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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AU03 XRS is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU03 XRS, 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 AU03 XRS registered?

AU03 XRS is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is AU03 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 XRS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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