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BJ03 BGU

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,604 mi
Last recorded88,604 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BGU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 78,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 72,162 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 72,092 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,920 miles

corrosion to exhaust & joints

n/s/f tyre cracking in shoulder

n/s/r indicator bulb fadeing

n/s/r tyre cracking & spliting in shoulder

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn low cracked & perrished in side walls & tread / nail in tread

outer c.v boots perrishing & cracking

rear tyres slight perrishing

Fail 16 Oct 2014 62,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion to exhaust & joints

n/s/f tyre cracking in shoulder

n/s/r indicator bulb fadeing

n/s/r tyre cracking & spliting in shoulder

o/s/r tyre worn low cracked & perrished in side walls & tread / nail in tread

outer c.v boots perrishing & cracking

slight corrosion & damage to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 8 Feb 2014 58,161 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 58,158 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 57,317 miles

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

nearside rear tyre feathering on outer edge

offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking on tread wall

Fail 23 Jul 2011 54,342 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 54,342 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,542 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 47,385 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,762 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,533 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,992 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,208 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 20,208 miles

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

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 BGU is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BGU, 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 BGU is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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