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AD03 AWN

2003 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,978 mi
Last recorded79,978 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AWN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,978 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 77,681 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 77,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,562 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 32,739 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,459 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 68,816 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,264 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,195 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,299 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 38,641 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,641 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 22,949 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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AD03 AWN is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AD03 AWN, 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 AD03 AWN registered?

AD03 AWN is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is AD03 AWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 AWN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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