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YG03 JCY

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,653 mi
Last recorded88,653 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 JCY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 88,653 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,025 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 66,492 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear 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 Jun 2013 64,359 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 64,359 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,423 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 60,423 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,083 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 58,081 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,168 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 52,166 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 44,933 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,183 miles

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

nail in tyre

unable to fully inspect rear suspension turrets due to plastic covers fitted to boot area

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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YG03 JCY is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YG03 JCY, 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

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What year was YG03 JCY registered?

YG03 JCY is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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