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GP03 DHM

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,162 mi
Last recorded73,162 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 DHM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 73,162 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 73,160 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2013 68,967 miles

Both front tyres cracking within the tread area and low on edges.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 63,945 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 63,945 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 57,789 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 53,721 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2009 49,047 miles

both outer constant velocity giators cracked

front and rear number plates poor condition

Fail 21 May 2009 49,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both outer constant velocity giators cracked

front and rear number plates poor condition

Pass 21 May 2008 43,067 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Jun 2007 38,061 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 33,061 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,719 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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GP03 DHM is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GP03 DHM, 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 GP03 DHM registered?

GP03 DHM is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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