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EF03 BHE

2003 Kia Carens

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,446 mi
Last recorded111,446 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 BHE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2017 111,446 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer insecure (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body sill corroded and incomplete (6.1.A.1)

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

Central Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated contaminated with engine oil (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion corroded around wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 107,185 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 106,200 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 101,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2011 88,587 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 75,618 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,399 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 56,396 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,722 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 52,722 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 41,137 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,351 miles

nearsides rear belt slight fraying half way along belt

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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EF03 BHE is a 2003 Kia Carens in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF03 BHE, 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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EF03 BHE is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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