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DC03 CEX

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,440 mi
Last recorded57,440 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 CEX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,440 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 57,440 miles

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

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

brake warning light on at dash

front and rear brake discs rusty

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s and n/s rear outer sill rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,143 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,960 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 48,962 miles

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

both rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 15 Jul 2010 45,094 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake pads appear low.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 45,094 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake pads appear low.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,148 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 40,148 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,696 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,079 miles

Nearside 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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DC03 CEX is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DC03 CEX, 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 DC03 CEX registered?

DC03 CEX is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is DC03 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 CEX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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