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YU03 ZXY

2003 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,548 mi
Last recorded99,548 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 ZXY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,548 miles

rear pads getting low

steering rack damp

Fail 3 Oct 2014 99,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Oct 2013 89,877 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 89,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,827 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 75,707 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,322 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 43,326 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 38,194 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,383 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,972 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 30,358 miles

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

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 ZXY is a 2003 Kia Carens in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZXY, 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 ZXY registered?

YU03 ZXY is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is YU03 ZXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 ZXY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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