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EA03 DKN

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,957 mi
Last recorded79,957 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 DKN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 79,957 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 79,957 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 78,910 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 71,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 71,821 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,404 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,412 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 54,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,327 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 50,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,095 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 48,095 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 45,348 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 45,348 miles

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

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

o/s/r door not opening from outside

Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,885 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 42,885 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,386 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 42,386 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,390 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2006 20,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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EA03 DKN is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA03 DKN, 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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EA03 DKN is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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