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DC03 HRP

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,844 mi
Last recorded130,844 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 HRP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2013 130,844 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 123,032 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 116,906 miles

Both front c/v joint gaitors are deteriorating

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 104,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 91,408 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 90,240 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 80,470 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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DC03 HRP is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DC03 HRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC03 HRP registered?

DC03 HRP is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 August 2003.

Is DC03 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 HRP shows 7 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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