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GL03 TYS

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,205 mi
Last recorded101,205 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 TYS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 101,205 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked in middle and stone chip in o/s . (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle locating bushes deteriorated but axle still secure.

Pass 26 Jul 2021 91,123 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a crack in zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 81,109 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 70,678 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2, ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

different profile tyres fitted front to rear.

front lower grille damaged but not likely to cause injury.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,056 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 62,497 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 62,496 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/end of sill, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/end of sill, (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 61,035 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 61,033 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 58,800 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 56,552 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,291 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,522 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,309 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,437 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,400 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,509 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 36,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,158 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s rear tyre cracked/perished on inner sidewall.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,385 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear tyre has light cracking to inner sidewall.

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 TYS is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

GL03 TYS is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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