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WJ03 NVC

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,066 mi
Last recorded63,066 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 NVC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 63,066 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 63,066 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

1 of 3 back box of exhaust mounts has corroded and broken

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

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Pass 3 Jan 2012 56,605 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,599 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 18 Dec 2009 41,906 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,762 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,558 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 26,948 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 23,358 miles

n/s/r seat belt has part of the outer casing missing.

n/s/r tyre sidewall has a small cut in the outer wall.

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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WJ03 NVC is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ03 NVC, 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 WJ03 NVC registered?

WJ03 NVC is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is WJ03 NVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ03 NVC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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