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GL03 GGV

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,701 mi
Last recorded128,701 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 GGV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 128,701 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2016 127,525 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 125,728 miles

exhaust flanges corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2014 124,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 122,886 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside and offside front brake disc's worn

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 121,452 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 119,616 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 116,674 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 116,674 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 113,720 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 GGV is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GGV, 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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GL03 GGV is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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