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GP03 DHY

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,662 mi
Last recorded32,662 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 DHY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 32,662 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 31,787 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 31,787 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 31,087 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 29,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 28,208 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 26,565 miles

parking brake effort low

Pass 4 Sep 2015 25,338 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,405 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 24,405 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 23,316 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 22,009 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,064 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 20,064 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 18,320 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 18,320 miles

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

HANDBRAKE LEVER NEAR END OF TRAVEL

nail in nearside rear tyre shoulder

Pass 12 Sep 2009 16,460 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 16,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,070 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 14,070 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

O/S/F PRESSURE DUST CAP DIFFERENT PRESSURE TO THE REST 30psi & NOT 32psi LIKE THE REST.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 12,066 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 10,270 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 DHY is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DHY, 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 DHY registered?

GP03 DHY is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is GP03 DHY safe to buy?

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