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WV03 RVZ

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,683 mi
Last recorded85,683 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 RVZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 85,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both drive shaft outer cv gaiters starting to perish

Fail 24 Apr 2019 85,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both drive shaft outer cv gaiters starting to perish

Pass 14 Apr 2018 82,589 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 78,511 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 73,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,175 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 68,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,236 miles

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

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

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

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)

nsf tyre worm on outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,315 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 55,274 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 48,854 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,647 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 41,647 miles

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

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)

ft discs lipped

Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,228 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 33,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,152 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 25,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,567 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 14,168 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2006 11,905 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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WV03 RVZ is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WV03 RVZ, 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 WV03 RVZ registered?

WV03 RVZ is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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