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YU03 KWC

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,963 mi
Last recorded81,963 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 KWC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,963 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 80,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backplate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 80,208 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,430 miles

parking brake efficiency at 19% (limit 16%, offside weaker)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 78,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

parking brake efficiency at 19% (limit 16%, offside weaker)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 74,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 62,160 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,934 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 44,027 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,548 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 35,548 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,101 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres edges worn

Fail 1 Sep 2010 24,101 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/f and both rear tyres edges worn

Pass 15 Aug 2009 19,583 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 19,575 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,195 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight split n/s wiper blade

Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,693 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 8,692 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 4,519 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 4,386 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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YU03 KWC is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YU03 KWC, 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 YU03 KWC registered?

YU03 KWC is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is YU03 KWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 KWC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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