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FE03 VWH

2003 Kia Carens

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,433 mi
Last recorded107,433 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VWH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 107,433 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 107,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 104,620 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 102,053 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 99,156 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 99,156 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 95,866 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 95,866 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 90,563 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front outer cv gaiter hss deep cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2009 90,563 miles

nearside front outer cv gaiter hss deep cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2008 75,490 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge, offside tyre worn badly.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear mounting bush of nearside front lower suspension arm starting to separate.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 75,490 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge, offside tyre worn badly.

Rear mounting bush of nearside front lower suspension arm starting to separate.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 60,025 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 59,848 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,778 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre on edge

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 VWH is a 2003 Kia Carens in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

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

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