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EO03 UBD

2003 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,180 mi
Last recorded56,180 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 UBD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 56,180 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 50,810 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 50,810 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 49,718 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 49,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 48,685 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 47,618 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,007 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 44,516 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 42,536 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 42,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 40,166 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 36,824 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 33,026 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,109 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 23,555 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,360 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 10,852 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 7,267 miles

NSR tyre has 'run flat' marks to outer wall

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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EO03 UBD is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EO03 UBD, 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 EO03 UBD registered?

EO03 UBD is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is EO03 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 UBD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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