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BL03 WRD

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,273 mi
Last recorded63,273 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WRD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,273 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,607 miles

handbrake has long travel

Pass 12 Jun 2009 55,075 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,877 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,462 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,712 miles

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

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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BL03 WRD is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL03 WRD, 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 BL03 WRD registered?

BL03 WRD is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is BL03 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 WRD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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