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GF03 KZD

2003 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,007 mi
Last recorded75,007 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 KZD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,007 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2017 74,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,583 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Mar 2016 73,583 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,141 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 72,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,232 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 69,218 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,823 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 63,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,159 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 58,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,563 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,974 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,308 miles

minor exhaust rattle heat plate

Pass 26 Apr 2008 34,188 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres little low 3mm

Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,246 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,314 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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GF03 KZD is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF03 KZD, 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 GF03 KZD registered?

GF03 KZD is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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