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GL03 OFD

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,091 mi
Last recorded78,091 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 78,091 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING CORROED OFF BUT SYSTEM IS STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WARPED

Fail 27 Jun 2012 78,090 miles

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

EXHAUST MOUNTING CORROED OFF BUT SYSTEM IS STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WARPED

Pass 7 May 2011 70,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2011 70,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 67,636 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

The nearside wiper rubber is split.

The offside wiper rubber is split.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 67,636 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

The nearside wiper rubber is split.

The offside wiper rubber is split.

Pass 16 May 2009 58,769 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 58,769 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 49,837 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)

Fail 31 May 2008 49,837 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 39,207 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 28,839 miles

front brake pads low

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 OFD is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GL03 OFD, 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 GL03 OFD registered?

GL03 OFD is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is GL03 OFD safe to buy?

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