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FY03 OMJ

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,900 mi
Last recorded70,900 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 OMJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 70,900 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear sill corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 21 Jul 2015 59,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

both rear sill corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/r tyre perrished

both front tyres badly perrished

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,526 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 59,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All tyres slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 52,587 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,587 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 47,993 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,993 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,009 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,078 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,879 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,137 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,997 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 21,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,650 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,478 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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FY03 OMJ is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY03 OMJ, 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 FY03 OMJ registered?

FY03 OMJ is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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