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GK03 UMS

2003 Kia Carens

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,011 mi
Last recorded101,011 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 UMS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2019 101,011 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF lower suspension arm front bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF lower suspension arm front bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear seats folded down

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF headlight lense misted slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NSR number plate light INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OSF headlight lense misted slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,157 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 91,622 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 91,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 86,845 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 86,836 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2015

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Feb 2014 79,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 73,730 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear bumper slight damage

Fail 5 Feb 2013 73,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear bumper slight damage

Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,200 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 66,198 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,302 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,790 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,355 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,765 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,585 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,196 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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GK03 UMS is a 2003 Kia Carens in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UMS, 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 UMS registered?

GK03 UMS is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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