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ET03 JWW

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,128 mi
Last recorded82,128 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 JWW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 82,128 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,354 miles

advise o/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,324 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 71,142 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 68,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 64,103 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,537 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,781 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,577 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 46,226 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 46,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

heat seild loose on cener exhaust

Pass 28 Jun 2006 35,172 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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ET03 JWW is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ET03 JWW, 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 ET03 JWW registered?

ET03 JWW is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is ET03 JWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 JWW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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