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A19 NPR

2003 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,158 mi
Last recorded101,158 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 NPR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2011 101,158 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 101,158 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 90,007 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 96,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 68,973 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 68,973 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,335 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 62,335 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 46,444 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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A19 NPR is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A19 NPR, 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 A19 NPR registered?

A19 NPR is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 May 2003.

Is A19 NPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 NPR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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