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FE03 TGV

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,702 mi
Last recorded53,702 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 TGV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2017 53,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring split (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both outer sills at rear poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2016 46,590 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,013 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,820 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,677 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,187 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,568 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 27,245 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,153 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

struts on rear hatch not operating as intended.

Pass 2 Jan 2009 22,248 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyrs worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2008 18,508 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 13,227 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 9,416 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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FE03 TGV is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TGV, 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 TGV registered?

FE03 TGV is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is FE03 TGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 TGV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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