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BF03 KLE

2003 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,984 mi
Last recorded68,984 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 KLE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 68,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside rear outer sills covered with sealants

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Offside rear wheel arch slight surface corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2019 68,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside rear outer sills covered with sealants

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Offside rear wheel arch slight surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2018 62,160 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 51,605 miles

front headlights misty

near side front shocker has mist of oil leak

off side front tyre low on edges

rear under sills corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox mounting bolt loose

Fail 13 Jul 2016 51,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox mounting bolt loose

Pass 6 Jul 2015 49,612 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 49,611 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 44,149 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 32,440 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,508 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,468 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,627 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 KLE is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KLE, 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 BF03 KLE registered?

BF03 KLE is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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