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DG03 BZK

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,493 mi
Last recorded147,493 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 BZK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2016 147,493 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 136,804 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2014 122,740 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 106,551 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 106,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 96,505 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 96,505 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,360 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 85,360 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 76,503 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front shocker damp

slight play in nearside front drop link

steering rack damp

Fail 21 Aug 2010 76,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

nearside front shocker damp

slight play in nearside front drop link

steering rack damp

Fail 10 Sep 2009 66,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,807 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,041 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 64,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 59,085 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BZK is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DG03 BZK, 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 BZK registered?

DG03 BZK is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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