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FC03 UEW

2003 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,902 mi
Last recorded86,902 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 UEW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,902 miles

Both headlamp lenses going opaque

Engine leaking oil

Exhaust rear hanger broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2014 86,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both headlamp lenses going opaque

Engine leaking oil

Exhaust rear hanger broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,690 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

oil residue on engine and gearbox

surface corrossion on brake pipes

various suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 76,690 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

oil residue on engine and gearbox

reverse lights not working

surface corrossion on brake pipes

towbar corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 49,342 miles

rear wiper blade split, gear box wet with oil, rear outer sill weak, exhaust system corroded, front tyres worn on inners, n/s/f outer cv boot cracking, o/s/f lower arm inner bush worn

Fail 10 Feb 2012 49,342 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear wiper blade split, gear box wet with oil, rear outer sill weak, exhaust system corroded, front tyres worn on inners, n/s/f outer cv boot cracking, o/s/f lower arm inner bush worn

Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,864 miles

damage on alloys oil on g/box all brake discs lipped exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2010 60,798 miles

oil on gearbox, exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fronnt tyres wearing slightly on the inside treads.

front to rear brake pipes corroding at the rear.

slight seapage from oil pipe under bonnet.

twist in rear centre and nearside seatbelts.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 55,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fronnt tyres wearing slightly on the inside treads.

front to rear brake pipes corroding at the rear.

slight seapage from oil pipe under bonnet.

twist in rear centre and nearside seatbelts.

Pass 23 Feb 2008 46,728 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 46,728 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

oil leak,top of engine,recommend attentipn.

parking brake lever travel needs adjustment.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,267 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 UEW is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UEW, 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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FC03 UEW is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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