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YS03 VZG

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,035 mi
Last recorded124,035 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 VZG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 124,035 miles

Handbrake efficiency just met requirements(17%)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner rear wheel arches (5.2.6)

both sills in poor condition

rear brake pipe covered with underseal

Fail 14 Apr 2016 124,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner rear wheel arches (5.2.6)

both sills in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2014 119,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 114,136 miles

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

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

rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 105,533 miles

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

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

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

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

REAR WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 105,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

REAR WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,450 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 98,227 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 84,142 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 84,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 74,875 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 67,946 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 60,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,470 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 46,241 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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YS03 VZG 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 YS03 VZG, 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 YS03 VZG registered?

YS03 VZG is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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