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GJ03 OUM

2003 Kia Carens

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,104 mi
Last recorded78,104 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 OUM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 78,104 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013
Fail 25 Nov 2013 72,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 56,824 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2012 56,824 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 51,444 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear door cannot be opened from inside & outside

Fail 29 Oct 2011 51,444 miles

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

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

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Door Dosent Open/Cose from inside or out.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,785 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 45,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,713 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,538 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 33,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,954 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 27,954 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 19,434 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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GJ03 OUM is a 2003 Kia Carens in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ03 OUM, 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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GJ03 OUM is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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