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GJ03 VLP

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,231 mi
Last recorded69,231 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,231 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 57,922 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,627 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside 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 6 Sep 2012 53,331 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,643 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 47,462 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,382 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 44,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,521 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,332 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,698 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

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 VLP is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VLP, 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 GJ03 VLP registered?

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

Is GJ03 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ03 VLP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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