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YP03 UOE

2003 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,572 mi
Last recorded83,572 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 UOE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 83,572 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 83,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring U/S (3.4.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,095 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 81,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,575 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 79,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,620 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low and perishing on tread

Fail 8 Aug 2014 76,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

o/s/f tyre getting low and perishing on tread

Pass 17 Jun 2013 74,664 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 74,637 miles

Exhaust backbox/centre pipe flanges corroded

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

Fail 18 May 2012 74,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

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

Exhaust backbox/centre pipe flanges corroded

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 65,329 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 56,942 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 56,942 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,688 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 44,613 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,142 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 30,217 miles

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

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

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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YP03 UOE is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YP03 UOE, 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 YP03 UOE registered?

YP03 UOE is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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