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GL03 TXP

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,596 mi
Last recorded86,596 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 TXP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,596 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 70,105 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 66,391 miles

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

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2010 66,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2008 56,446 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre wall and tread badly detereated

Fail 21 Jul 2008 56,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyre walls and treads badly detereated

Pass 31 Jul 2007 50,165 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,979 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 TXP is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

GL03 TXP is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is GL03 TXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 TXP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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