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BJ03 BGF

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,657 mi
Last recorded118,657 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BGF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2019 118,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to both outer and inner sills

Pass 15 Sep 2018 114,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 110,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust joints corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 110,479 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust joints corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 110,421 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 107,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 107,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Boot full

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre starting to step on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 100,845 miles

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 20 Aug 2014 91,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 91,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,270 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 80,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R tyre has cuts/cracks in side wall but not deep enough to expose cords

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,709 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 79,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 77,979 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 76,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 8 Jan 2008 69,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,694 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 56,597 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 BGF is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BGF, 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 BGF is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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