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GF03 SKJ

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,428 mi
Last recorded49,428 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 SKJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2017 49,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 49,400 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,759 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 39,949 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,602 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,183 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,652 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 25,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,280 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,203 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 19,203 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 14,529 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 12,331 miles

p/s/r tyre has nail in tread

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 SKJ 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 76.9%.

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 GF03 SKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF03 SKJ registered?

GF03 SKJ is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is GF03 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF03 SKJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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