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EA03 OVE

2003 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,036 mi
Last recorded97,036 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,036 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 97,036 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,076 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 80,026 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 75,268 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,898 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 1 Jul 2015 63,102 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,079 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 60,079 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,468 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 56,468 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,013 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,138 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,678 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 41,886 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Jul 2008 35,682 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,481 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,569 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 28,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,272 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 OVE is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVE, 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 EA03 OVE registered?

EA03 OVE is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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