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EN03 HKD

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,683 mi
Last recorded89,683 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 HKD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 89,683 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 89,683 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 84,308 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front to rear brake pies starting to corrode

Pass 5 Aug 2013 75,316 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 68,067 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 59,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,964 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,861 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 30,991 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,682 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,584 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 23,584 miles

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

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

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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EN03 HKD is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HKD, 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

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What year was EN03 HKD registered?

EN03 HKD is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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