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BD03 WBE

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,234 mi
Last recorded55,234 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 WBE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,234 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 55,234 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 51,204 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 48,532 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,089 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 39,405 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,405 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,425 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 14,298 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,465 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 16,214 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,584 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 15,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 12,092 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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BD03 WBE is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD03 WBE, 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 BD03 WBE registered?

BD03 WBE is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is BD03 WBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 WBE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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