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BJ03 BCY

2003 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,587 mi
Last recorded81,587 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BCY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 81,587 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Dec 2015 81,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre and rear exhaust joints corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2014 75,861 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 75,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

offside rear tyre on 2mm and worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 70,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

os seat belt frayed osr tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2014 70,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

os seat belt frayed osr tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2013 63,610 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 80,602 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Dec 2012 79,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 55,565 miles

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

passenger wiper starting to split

Fail 6 Dec 2011 55,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

passenger wiper starting to split

Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,225 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 47,222 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,656 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,528 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 21 Nov 2007 29,723 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 29,723 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 20,291 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 17,757 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 BCY is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BCY, 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 BJ03 BCY registered?

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

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