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WU03 YGL

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,592 mi
Last recorded51,592 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 YGL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,592 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 45,966 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,192 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,893 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,792 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,728 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,153 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 27,153 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,781 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 25,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,584 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,025 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,853 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 YGL is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YGL, 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

How do I check the history of WU03 YGL?

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What year was WU03 YGL registered?

WU03 YGL is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is WU03 YGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 YGL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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