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BJ03 BCX

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

134,239 mi
Last recorded134,239 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BCX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 134,239 miles

both front head light lences starting tyo discolour

front inner brake pads looking low

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer tread

o/s/f tyre wearing low plus forming age cracks

slight play / lift o/s/f drop link

Fail 27 Jun 2014 134,239 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front head light lences starting tyo discolour

front inner brake pads looking low

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer tread

o/s/f tyre wearing low plus forming age cracks

slight play / lift o/s/f drop link

Fail 26 Jun 2013 112,885 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 112,885 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 93,615 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2012 93,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2011 81,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 81,399 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,251 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 66,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,861 miles

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

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

o/s/r outer sill damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2008 44,564 miles

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,564 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,228 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 36,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,480 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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BJ03 BCX 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 56.3%.

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 BJ03 BCX, 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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BJ03 BCX is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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