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FC03 HTX

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,952 mi
Last recorded75,952 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 HTX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 75,952 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 67,105 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 61,326 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

both main brake pipes at rear hoses corroded "near future"

both sides outer c/v gators cracking

exhaust corroded at rear joint area

Pass 6 May 2010 61,326 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

both main brake pipes at rear hoses corroded "near future"

both sides outer c/v gators cracking

exhaust corroded at rear joint area

Fail 4 May 2010 61,312 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 53,137 miles

n/s/f tyre tyre wearing low outter treads

Pass 7 May 2008 47,298 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 40,845 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 35,005 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 31,573 miles

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

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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FC03 HTX is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FC03 HTX, 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 FC03 HTX registered?

FC03 HTX is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is FC03 HTX safe to buy?

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