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GL03 CWD

2003 Kia Carens

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,578 mi
Last recorded56,578 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 CWD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2022 56,578 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

vehicle has slight corrosion underbody, sills, chassis, subframe and suspension components

Pass 19 Mar 2021 41,154 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 41,154 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 39,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 39,223 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 38,878 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 37,451 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 35,980 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 35,372 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 35,372 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,767 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,088 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 34,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 33,342 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 31,243 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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2010 30,197 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,674 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 25,572 miles

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

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

handbrake high but not to stops.

unable to see rear pads due to wheel construction

Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,201 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 19,818 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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GL03 CWD 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 80%.

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 GL03 CWD, 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 GL03 CWD registered?

GL03 CWD is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is GL03 CWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 CWD shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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