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EF03 YPU

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,189 mi
Last recorded88,189 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 YPU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 88,189 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 88,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,728 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 78,728 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 76,046 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,212 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,326 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,371 miles

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

n/s & o/s front and rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 May 2009 50,800 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 43,140 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 43,140 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,640 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 26,640 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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EF03 YPU is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YPU, 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 EF03 YPU registered?

EF03 YPU is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is EF03 YPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 YPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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