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WF03 FBE

2003 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,417 mi
Last recorded95,417 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 FBE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 95,417 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 93,520 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 91,549 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 90,827 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 90,824 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 86,613 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 84,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust bracket broken off

Fail 22 May 2017 84,500 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 15 Dec 2015 81,723 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 81,723 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,099 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,783 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,585 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear arch corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2013 65,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear arch corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,521 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,109 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 53,109 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear screen washers not working

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,670 miles

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

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

no clesr check rear pads.trims ie

Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 46,433 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 41,030 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 41,028 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,635 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006

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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WF03 FBE is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WF03 FBE, 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 WF03 FBE registered?

WF03 FBE is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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