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FE03 AEF

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,371 mi
Last recorded37,371 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 AEF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,371 miles

front exhaust heatshield loose/rattling.clamps corroded.

nearside park brake reading down.

nearside wiper blade"dragging".

offside mirror electric adjuster faulty.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,434 miles

nearside parking brake reading down.

nearside wiper blade smearing.

offside mirror electric vertical adjustment faulty.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,200 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

partial fault on offside electric mirror adjuster,recommend attention.

Fail 18 Feb 2008 30,200 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,476 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,495 miles

front wipers split still clearing screen correctly

ns front tyre worn to approx 3mm

os front tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

rear bumper damaged

rear wiper split

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 AEF is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FE03 AEF, 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 FE03 AEF registered?

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

Is FE03 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 AEF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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