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GM03 DWD

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,559 mi
Last recorded136,559 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 DWD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 136,559 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 130,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 126,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 123,319 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 123,319 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 10,945 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 Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 81,940 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 81,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,448 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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GM03 DWD is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GM03 DWD, 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 GM03 DWD registered?

GM03 DWD is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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