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WP03 FNG

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,113 mi
Last recorded74,113 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 FNG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 74,113 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 65,012 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 65,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 55,798 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 46,634 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,568 miles

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT INSIDE EDGES

Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,067 miles

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

REAR EXHAUST REAR BRACKET HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,533 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,202 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 21,972 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,386 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 17,278 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

small cut in left hand front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2006 11,607 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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WP03 FNG is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FNG, 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 WP03 FNG registered?

WP03 FNG is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is WP03 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP03 FNG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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