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GJ03 VLD

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,160 mi
Last recorded121,160 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 VLD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 121,160 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 121,159 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 69,939 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 73,211 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,959 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,924 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 35,803 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,702 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,405 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,214 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 VLD is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GJ03 VLD, 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 GJ03 VLD registered?

GJ03 VLD is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is GJ03 VLD safe to buy?

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