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WU03 YGJ

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,829 mi
Last recorded121,829 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 YGJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 121,829 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 121,252 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edge

Offside Front tyre worn edge/low

Fail 20 Nov 2015 121,252 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking injector leak off pipes (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure loose (2.1.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn edge

Offside Front tyre worn edge/low

Pass 17 Mar 2015 119,426 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 116,515 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 116,493 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 112,118 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 112,118 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 103,243 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 103,243 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 93,869 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 84,815 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,826 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 60,694 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 31,539 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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WU03 YGJ is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red 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 WU03 YGJ, 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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WU03 YGJ is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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