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WN03 ZJU

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,532 mi
Last recorded257,532 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 ZJU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 257,532 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 257,532 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 254,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

unable to see rear brake pads clearly

Fail 25 Mar 2013 254,840 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

unable to see rear brake pads clearly

Pass 14 Mar 2012 231,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 231,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 216,440 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 216,438 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 198,322 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 198,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 178,971 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 59,639 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 163,215 miles

BOTH C.V GAITERS PERISHED

Pass 5 Mar 2009 134,672 miles

nearside and offside outer CV gaiters perished

Fail 4 Mar 2009 134,672 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside and offside outer CV gaiters perished

Pass 8 Sep 2008 120,547 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 105,790 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 83,964 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 65,865 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 42,079 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 14,117 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 ZJU is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN03 ZJU, 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 ZJU registered?

WN03 ZJU is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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