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AY03 FMD

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,792 mi
Last recorded76,792 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FMD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 76,792 miles

Unable to check standard of welding due to underseal .

Fail 4 Oct 2011 76,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake pads look low ?.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,232 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2010 54,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 63,604 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 63,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 53,043 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 53,043 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,981 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 31,033 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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AY03 FMD is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY03 FMD, 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 AY03 FMD registered?

AY03 FMD is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is AY03 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 FMD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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