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GK03 NXL

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,696 mi
Last recorded94,696 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 NXL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 94,696 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 94,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 87,921 miles

rear exhaust joint and braket corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 87,921 miles

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

rear exhaust joint and braket corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 81,499 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Fail 7 Nov 2011 81,499 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2010 71,993 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,479 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

hand brake requires attention

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 2 Nov 2009 55,474 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

hand brake requires attention

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,507 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

rear brake pads look to be wearing low

Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,113 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 25,823 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 25,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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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GK03 NXL 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 61.5%.

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 GK03 NXL, 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 GK03 NXL registered?

GK03 NXL is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is GK03 NXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK03 NXL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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