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GU03 NZN

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,731 mi
Last recorded88,731 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 NZN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 88,731 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust centre to rear joint rusty

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2018 84,366 miles

both rear outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 14 May 2018 84,365 miles

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

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

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

both rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 11 May 2017 79,922 miles

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 May 2016 68,666 miles

Both front headlamp patterns weak

Nearside Rear 2 nails in tyre

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

Fail 1 May 2015 61,688 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 1 May 2015 61,688 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 28 Apr 2014 57,820 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 20 Apr 2013 53,877 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 51,134 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,993 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative.no visible wiring

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,378 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 44,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,145 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,962 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 35,962 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,404 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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GU03 NZN is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU03 NZN, 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 GU03 NZN registered?

GU03 NZN is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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