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GD03 VEM

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,959 mi
Last recorded55,959 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 VEM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,959 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 55,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear number plate slightly water damaged.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 50,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rattle

near side rear and off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2007 43,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front reg plate appearance not grate.

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2006 27,582 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 VEM is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GD03 VEM, 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 GD03 VEM registered?

GD03 VEM is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is GD03 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD03 VEM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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