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FE03 ACZ

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,480 mi
Last recorded119,480 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 ACZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 119,480 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2013 119,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 114,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

surface rust showing on outer sills

Pass 7 Oct 2011 110,799 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 110,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 106,720 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 106,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 97,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

lond handbrake travel

offside front tyre, worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2008 90,074 miles

offside handbrake effort lower than nearside

rear brake pads appear to be getting down

Fail 23 Sep 2008 89,955 miles

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

offside handbrake effort lower than nearside

rear brake pads appear to be getting down

Pass 28 Sep 2007 76,447 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 76,230 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear door cannot be openned from outside.

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2006 57,555 miles

offside rear & nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Sep 2006 57,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear & nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2005 44,409 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 44,409 miles

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

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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FE03 ACZ is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FE03 ACZ, 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 FE03 ACZ registered?

FE03 ACZ is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FE03 ACZ safe to buy?

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