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BJ03 BEU

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,105 mi
Last recorded105,105 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 105,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 97,170 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,546 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 87,391 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 73,689 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak engine

Pass 16 Jun 2011 69,573 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 16 Jun 2011 69,573 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,004 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 60,925 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 52,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,089 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,223 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,309 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 BEU is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BEU, 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 BEU registered?

BJ03 BEU is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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