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WN03 TKC

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,922 mi
Last recorded54,922 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 TKC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,922 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,655 miles

both front tyres getting near limit 3mm

both front wiper blades split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jan 2012 47,925 miles

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

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

front discs worn

handbrake travel

Fail 17 Jan 2012 47,917 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,918 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,274 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,882 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,758 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 25,961 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,182 miles

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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WN03 TKC is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WN03 TKC, 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 WN03 TKC registered?

WN03 TKC is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is WN03 TKC safe to buy?

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