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EA03 PHN

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

93,728 mi
Last recorded93,728 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 PHN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 93,728 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 92,288 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 92,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 90,608 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 90,608 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 89,163 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,680 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 87,676 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 84,368 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 84,368 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 81,890 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bonnet catch rusty

Offside Rear fuel filter rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2019 81,886 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fuel filter rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2018 79,400 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,272 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 77,272 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2016 75,306 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 74,176 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 72,667 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 71,210 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 69,650 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,650 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 67,933 miles

FRONT DISCS PITTED AND LIPPED

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,682 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,804 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 50,242 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 50,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 42,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 35,209 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 PHN is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 PHN, 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 PHN registered?

EA03 PHN is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 May 2003.

Is EA03 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 PHN shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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