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EX03 XNN

2003 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,747 mi
Last recorded135,747 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 XNN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 135,747 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear center seat belt buckle damaged but still opperates correctly

Pass 8 Mar 2012 113,748 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 113,748 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 93,776 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 93,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 89,637 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 89,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 76,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2008 61,503 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 47,114 miles

both rear tyres worn low will need replacing

front brake discs worn will need replacing

Pass 13 Mar 2006 27,558 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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EX03 XNN is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EX03 XNN, 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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EX03 XNN is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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