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EG03 VUU

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,927 mi
Last recorded120,927 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 VUU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 120,927 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

headlamp lenses deterorated

Fail 3 Nov 2015 120,927 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill / arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / arch (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

headlamp lenses deterorated

Pass 15 Sep 2014 111,499 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 33,692 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 98,759 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 92,032 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 85,349 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 77,954 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 77,954 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 69,061 miles

parking brake performance only 17%

Pass 7 Sep 2007 63,212 miles

please refer to the vt32 that went with test number 991087047247 for the list of advisory items

Fail 4 Sep 2007 63,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bumper is damaged

front tyres are close to the legal limit

front tyres are wearing uneven

Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,392 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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EG03 VUU is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red 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 EG03 VUU, 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 EG03 VUU registered?

EG03 VUU is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is EG03 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 VUU 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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