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SL03 KJA

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,299 mi
Last recorded85,299 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 KJA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 85,299 miles

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

Front number plate poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake dust cover corroded

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

Some corrosion of rear wheel arches

Some general underbody surface corrosion

Some previous welding repairs

Fail 9 Sep 2017 85,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced inner wheel arch behind shock (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Front number plate poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake dust cover corroded

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

Some corrosion of rear wheel arches

Some general underbody surface corrosion

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 25 Aug 2016 81,876 miles

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

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

some corrosion of rear wheel arches

some previous welding repairs

Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,829 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

previous welding repairs

some corrosion of rear wheel arches

Pass 10 Sep 2014 73,116 miles

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

Nearside handbrake performance slightly low

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

Some corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Some general underbody corrosion

Some previous welding repairs

Fail 4 Sep 2014 73,068 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Some corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Some general underbody corrosion

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,650 miles

Both front headlamps faded

Both rear brake discs pitted

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,922 miles

Some general corrosion to both outer sills and rear wheel arches

Some pitting of the o/s/r brake disc

Some wear on both front tyres (inner edges)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 62,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Some general corrosion to both outer sills and rear wheel arches

Some pitting of the o/s/r brake disc

Some wear on both front tyres (inner edges)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,840 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 57,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 57,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel arch are rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,740 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 55,700 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,978 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 39,173 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 39,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 29,735 miles

see original advise sheet

Fail 15 May 2007 29,735 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 May 2006 20,591 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 20,591 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 20,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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SL03 KJA is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SL03 KJA, 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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SL03 KJA is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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