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DV03 CVW

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

67,339 mi
Last recorded67,339 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 CVW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2024 67,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 66,349 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 66,114 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 66,099 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.63ppm (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and tail sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 62,628 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 61,986 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,095 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 61,091 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear quarter panel corrossion leading onto sill area

Fail 27 Mar 2018 59,270 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear quarter panel corrossion leading onto sill area

Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,228 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall has slight cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 57,228 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall has slight cracking

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 56,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,002 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,557 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 40,087 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,197 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,644 miles

offside front searbelt has minor damage

Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,899 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,780 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,554 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 13,152 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 13,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

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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DV03 CVW is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DV03 CVW, 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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DV03 CVW is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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