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DG03 BZD

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,700 mi
Last recorded84,700 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 BZD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 84,700 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 84,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,341 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 77,157 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,190 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2012 73,320 miles

advise slight play nsf link arm

Fail 26 Mar 2012 73,320 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise slight play nsf link arm

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,231 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 67,474 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,168 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,955 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,084 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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DG03 BZD is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DG03 BZD, 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 DG03 BZD registered?

DG03 BZD is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is DG03 BZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 BZD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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