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BF03 KKZ

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,020 mi
Last recorded103,020 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 KKZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 103,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has traces of body filler (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has traces of body filler (2.4.A.3)

both rear arches corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2014 85,646 miles

Both front wishbone bushes slight play and deterioration. Both outer sills sligthly corroded. Both front tyres inner edge slightly worn.

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 8,566 miles

Both front wishbone bushes slight play and deterioration. Both outer sills sligthly corroded. Both front tyres inner edge slightly worn.

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 85,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,321 miles

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

Fail 30 Oct 2013 74,321 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front headlamp lenzes misty affecting beam pattern

n/s/f tyre on minimum tread depth 1.6mm

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,803 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 65,803 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

headlamp lenzes misty mucky

Pass 26 Oct 2011 53,719 miles

debonding of rubber material from metal outer sleeve at rear wishbone mounting point n/s/f and o/s/f

nail n/s/r tyre

oil level low

Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,374 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,855 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,634 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 28,634 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,066 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,072 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,533 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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BF03 KKZ is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF03 KKZ, 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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BF03 KKZ is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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