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EN03 HJY

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,946 mi
Last recorded97,946 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 HJY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 97,946 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 97,946 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 88,202 miles

Exhaust In Poor Condition

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 88,027 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 88,027 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 78,039 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 67,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2009 56,476 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,476 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 52,528 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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,356 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,281 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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EN03 HJY is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol 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 EN03 HJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN03 HJY?

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What year was EN03 HJY registered?

EN03 HJY is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is EN03 HJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 HJY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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