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AD03 AXV

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,972 mi
Last recorded82,972 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AXV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 82,972 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 82,969 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,140 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 75,095 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake reading a bit low.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,952 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 66,896 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,586 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 50,137 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 41,334 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 37,116 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 AXV is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AXV, 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

How do I check the history of AD03 AXV?

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What year was AD03 AXV registered?

AD03 AXV is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is AD03 AXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 AXV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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