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DC03 HSL

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,215 mi
Last recorded115,215 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 HSL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 115,215 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 115,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,257 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 95,257 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,124 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 59,539 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,539 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 50,353 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2010 50,353 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 45,429 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 40,965 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 33,948 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,059 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 26,059 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 HSL is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HSL, 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 HSL registered?

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

Is DC03 HSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 HSL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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