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GF03 WLE

2003 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,169 mi
Last recorded90,169 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise surface corrosion nsr a nd osr wheel arches

Fail 25 Aug 2016 90,167 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise surface corrosion nsr a nd osr wheel arches

Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,619 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,508 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 77,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 77,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,148 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,250 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 66,248 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 57,967 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,172 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,534 miles

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

wipers a bit smeary

Pass 6 Oct 2006 32,494 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 32,388 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 WLE is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WLE, 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 WLE registered?

GF03 WLE is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is GF03 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF03 WLE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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