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EK03 UJG

2003 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,761 mi
Last recorded51,761 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 UJG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 51,761 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer seals corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated & washer blocked

Pass 21 Aug 2020 51,665 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on wear indicators. 195/60/R15 99V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated & washer blocked

Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,236 miles

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

Front washer pump weak

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear light cluster has water in it.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, rear seals slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake fluid ageing

Fail 17 Apr 2019 51,236 miles

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

Front washer pump weak

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear light cluster has water in it.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, rear seals slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake fluid ageing

Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,701 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S O/S Front (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 50,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S O/S Front (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 May 2017 50,377 miles

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

OSF wiper blade rubber split

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

Pass 5 May 2016 49,743 miles

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)

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 5 May 2015 48,791 miles

hand brake light on pos switch

Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,618 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,374 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,860 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,908 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,587 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,469 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,410 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 10,224 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 7,567 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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EK03 UJG is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EK03 UJG, 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 EK03 UJG registered?

EK03 UJG is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is EK03 UJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 UJG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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