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WN03 ULL

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,449 mi
Last recorded92,449 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 ULL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 92,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre shows slight cracking to its tread and a nail to its tread

offside rear tyre shows slight cracking to its tread

Fail 14 Aug 2015 92,324 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre shows slight cracking to its tread and a nail to its tread

offside rear tyre shows slight cracking to its tread

Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,852 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside and offside rear tyres show slight cracking to their outer walls

nearside front tyre shows wear to its inner shoulder

offside front tyre shows wear to its inner shoulder

Fail 25 Aug 2014 83,850 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres show slight cracking to their outer walls

nearside front tyre shows wear to its inner shoulder

offside front tyre shows wear to its inner shoulder

Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,587 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise a full brake check

front brake discs look worn

Pass 25 Feb 2012 64,913 miles

both front tyres worn on edge advise a tracking check

front brake discs look worn advise a full brake check

Fail 24 Feb 2012 64,913 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres worn on edge advise a tracking check

front brake discs look worn advise a full brake check

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,402 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 57,402 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,889 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,710 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,587 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,302 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 19,136 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 ULL is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ULL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN03 ULL registered?

WN03 ULL is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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