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FY03 OMV

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,482 mi
Last recorded104,482 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 May 2016 104,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking to flexy (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill + inner & outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' n/s screen (8.3.1e)

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

Brake pipe to n/s front flexy corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing link rod (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 15 May 2015 94,885 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 94,884 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

n/s rear tyre has 2mm tread depth on inner tread area

Pass 15 May 2014 87,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pipe to n/s front flexy corroding

Fail 15 May 2014 87,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pipe to n/s front flexy corroding

n/s & o/s headlamps have reduced light output (lenses require polishing)

Pass 23 May 2013 79,691 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 79,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2012 72,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight fault on rear centre seat belt stalk locking device

Fail 21 May 2012 72,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight fault on rear centre seat belt stalk locking device

unable to check o/s front wheel bearing - brake binding

Pass 23 May 2011 69,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

font brake discs deteriorated.

front brake pads two thirds worn.

n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm bushes worn.

Fail 18 May 2011 69,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2010 59,711 miles

n/s & o/s front brake discs deteriorating

Fail 5 May 2010 59,644 miles

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

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

n/s & o/s front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2009 49,321 miles

o/s rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

Fail 2 May 2009 49,244 miles

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

both front brake discs deteriorated on inner edges.

o/s rear tyre 1.6-2.00 mm tread depth.

Fail 2 May 2009 49,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs deteriorated on inner edges.

o/s rear tyre 1.6-2.00 mm tread depth.

Pass 10 May 2008 37,309 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 37,309 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 29,652 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,800 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 OMV is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FY03 OMV, 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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FY03 OMV is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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