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EY03 EJJ

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,374 mi
Last recorded46,374 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 EJJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,374 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 46,373 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 41,450 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads low

handbrake travel excessive - very close to no reserve travel

n/s/r tyre feathering on edges

o/s/r tyre feathering badly on inner edge and getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2007 34,250 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped front brakes starting to show distortion

Pass 19 Jan 2006 21,647 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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EY03 EJJ is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 EY03 EJJ, 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 EY03 EJJ registered?

EY03 EJJ is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is EY03 EJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY03 EJJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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