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WP03 AUV

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,248 mi
Last recorded88,248 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 AUV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 88,248 miles

rear of o/s outer sill and o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Fail 18 Apr 2018 87,985 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose to caliper joint. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear of o/s outer sill and o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,332 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 77,291 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,413 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 64,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges.

mid exhaust mount broken.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 64,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges.

mid exhaust mount broken.

Pass 1 May 2013 59,936 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 59,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,402 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,607 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 15 Oct 2009 45,455 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 35,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,865 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 27 Sep 2006 28,091 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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WP03 AUV is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP03 AUV, 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 WP03 AUV registered?

WP03 AUV is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is WP03 AUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP03 AUV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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