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WF03 WWZ

2003 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

102,386 mi
Last recorded102,386 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 WWZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 102,386 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 102,386 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,498 miles

ALL BRAKE discs very rusty, may clean up when used on the road again ?

CLUTCH PEDAL STICKS DOWN.

Corriosion on both rear wheel arches close to seat belt mounts.

N/S/F tyre edges only 2mm.

Fail 17 Feb 2014 85,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

ALL BRAKE discs very rusty, may clean up when used on the road again ?

CLUTCH PEDAL STICKS DOWN.

Corriosion on both rear wheel arches close to seat belt mounts.

N/S/F tyre edges only 2mm.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,327 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 73,326 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 68,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,148 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 61,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 55,755 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 55,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 May 2009 55,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

osr door not opening out side

Pass 15 May 2008 46,857 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 46,857 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 37,797 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 37,797 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 30,512 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 30,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2006 29,929 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

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 WWZ is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 WF03 WWZ, 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 WWZ registered?

WF03 WWZ is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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