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GK03 UNM

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,435 mi
Last recorded112,435 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 UNM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 112,435 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 110,515 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 109,403 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 103,381 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 97,884 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 91,632 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 91,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 85,539 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,373 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm + worn on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2008 60,584 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in nearside front lower arm inner front bush

Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,964 miles

front brake discs and pads worn †front discs lipped

Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,640 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 UNM 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 GK03 UNM, 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 GK03 UNM registered?

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

Is GK03 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK03 UNM 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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