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GD03 WXF

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,863 mi
Last recorded86,863 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 WXF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 86,863 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 86,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/body corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 77,287 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear, nearside & offside ()

Parking brake efficiency conditions only just met

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear sub frame mounts, nearside & offside. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 77,284 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, rear area (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis corner, rear sub frame mount area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear, nearside & offside ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Balding, inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear sub frame mounts, nearside & offside. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,488 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to N/S/Rear, several places. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to O/S/Rear pipe corroded at rear of floor but not excessively, pipe is difficult to fully inspect as parts of pipe partially sleeved. (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S Outer boots perished. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake dragging slightly.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring is cracked but still fully secure & not effecting ABS function. (3.4.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front sub frame, rear mounting points heavily corroded but not excessively, outer skin partially holed on N/S. (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 67,485 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Bonnet secondary/safety catch not operating as intended. (8.4.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S & O/S Lenses/glasses badly tarnished. (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to N/S/Rear, several places. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to O/S/Rear pipe corroded at rear of floor but not excessively, pipe is difficult to fully inspect as parts of pipe partially sleeved. (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Discs worn. (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S Outer boots perished. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring is cracked but still fully secure & not effecting ABS function. (3.4.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front sub frame, rear mounting points heavily corroded but not excessively, outer skin partially holed on N/S. (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 54,059 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,032 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 52,032 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s wiper split

Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,722 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 43,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,776 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,159 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 32,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,244 miles

near side front wiper split

Fail 15 Jul 2009 30,244 miles

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

near side front wiper split

Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,682 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,292 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 19,103 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 WXF is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WXF, 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 WXF is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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