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WV03 RWU

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,939 mi
Last recorded66,939 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,939 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 66,939 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,296 miles

o/s rear shock absorber slightly damp

Fail 27 Jun 2011 51,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

o/s rear shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,730 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2010 41,724 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,865 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 9 Apr 2008 36,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,468 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,690 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 26,666 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 RWU is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WV03 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

WV03 RWU is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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