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EA03 DLD

2003 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,728 mi
Last recorded79,728 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 DLD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,728 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 73,034 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,287 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 64,588 miles

o/s n/s front tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,819 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 47,660 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,660 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,444 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,630 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 2006 23,273 miles

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 DLD is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EA03 DLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA03 DLD registered?

EA03 DLD is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is EA03 DLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 DLD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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