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H7 BHB

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,376 mi
Last recorded61,376 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 BHB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 61,376 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 59,895 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tread worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 58,867 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres tread worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,647 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 56,387 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,097 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,920 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,934 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,099 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,987 miles

Rear tyres tread worn on edges.

Surface corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,616 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 44,563 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,563 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,926 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,987 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 39,982 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,423 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,118 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,301 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)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,991 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 20,657 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 14,556 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 14,544 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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H7 BHB is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H7 BHB, 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 H7 BHB registered?

H7 BHB is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is H7 BHB safe to buy?

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