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EG03 WTR

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,243 mi
Last recorded74,243 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 WTR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 74,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn completely on inner edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn completely on inner edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 73,900 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 73,900 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 70,872 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 67,071 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 67,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 64,107 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 60,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 59,446 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 58,104 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 58,104 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,633 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,631 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,227 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,685 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,241 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 29,080 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 27,729 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 23,959 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,163 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 16,598 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 11,254 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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EG03 WTR is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EG03 WTR, 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 WTR registered?

EG03 WTR is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is EG03 WTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 WTR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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