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DG03 TYZ

2003 Kia Carens

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,767 mi
Last recorded67,767 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 TYZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,767 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Mar 2021 67,749 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n.s wiper blade poor

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,720 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 62,426 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,662 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 61,662 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,311 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 60,311 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,430 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 54,430 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,264 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,588 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 47,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,173 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 44,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,701 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,805 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 37,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,301 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,671 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 30,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 TYZ is a 2003 Kia Carens in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for DG03 TYZ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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