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GD03 VFH

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,240 mi
Last recorded92,240 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 VFH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 92,240 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 96,161 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 88,169 miles

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

Front and rear tyres different sizes

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

Nearside wiper split

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 88,169 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front and rear tyres different sizes

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

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Nearside wiper split

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,538 miles

advise rear trailing arm bushessome play / n/s c/v deteriorated o/s cv deterioated

Fail 18 Aug 2012 79,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,613 miles

Child seats fitted offside and nearside rear not allowing full adult seat belt inspection.

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 71,611 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seats fitted offside and nearside rear not allowing full adult seat belt inspection.

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,185 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm 205/60/15

emissions smokey

two child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,149 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 16,464 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 VFH is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

GD03 VFH is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is GD03 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD03 VFH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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