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EX03 XOB

2003 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,287 mi
Last recorded67,287 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 XOB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 67,287 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust very corroded

hand brake travel close to limits

Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,998 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,554 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 61,233 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 59,138 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 59,138 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 56,340 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS OUTTER WALL SCUFF MARKS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 53,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS OUTTER WALL SCUFF MARKS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,694 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUT ON OUTTER WALL

Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,156 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,724 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2011 44,724 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,943 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 40,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

o/s/rear tyre perishing/worn inner edge & has nail in tread

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 37,809 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge & perishing & has nail in tread

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,130 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 29,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 29,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,876 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 XOB is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EX03 XOB, 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 EX03 XOB registered?

EX03 XOB is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is EX03 XOB safe to buy?

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