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DV03 CVX

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,905 mi
Last recorded51,905 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 CVX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 49,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 49,434 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre age cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2014 46,304 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre age cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,884 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 43,884 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,373 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 23 Mar 2011 38,569 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 38,569 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,645 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,033 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 26,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r & n/s/r parking brake performance on the minimum of 16%

Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,979 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r parking brake performance on the minimum of 16%

Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,873 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 CVX is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CVX, 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 DV03 CVX registered?

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

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