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BL03 WRK

2003 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,685 mi
Last recorded73,685 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WRK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 73,685 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 66,387 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 55,653 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,037 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 52,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,074 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,456 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 44,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,759 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,876 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and not attcthed.

Fail 8 Aug 2011 36,876 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 32,476 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 32,473 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,064 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 19,167 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 15,460 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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BL03 WRK is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WRK, 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 WRK registered?

BL03 WRK is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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