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FT03 NXJ

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,358 mi
Last recorded70,358 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 NXJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,358 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 64,290 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 64,284 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 61,706 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 61,706 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 60,841 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 60,841 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,965 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 58,638 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 57,312 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,776 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,917 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,820 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 50,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 41,471 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,103 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 27,633 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 21,256 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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FT03 NXJ is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FT03 NXJ, 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 FT03 NXJ registered?

FT03 NXJ is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is FT03 NXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT03 NXJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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