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GD03 PYL

2003 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,422 mi
Last recorded81,422 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 PYL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2015 81,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear exhaust bracket dached but exhaust still secure

Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,612 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 62,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,018 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Apr 2013 49,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,273 miles

handbrake efficiency near minimum-ADVISE INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,042 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner/outer tread starting to wear low-advise renewal.

slight fluctuating to front brake readings (rbt).

Fail 31 Mar 2011 25,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre inner/outer tread starting to wear low-advise renewal.

slight fluctuating to front brake readings (rbt).

Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,058 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 18,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,679 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 15,146 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 11,902 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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GD03 PYL is a 2003 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GD03 PYL, 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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GD03 PYL is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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