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AD03 XOB

2003 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,735 mi
Last recorded68,735 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XOB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 68,735 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Dec 2017 68,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,936 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 50,001 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 40,542 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 28 May 2014 40,542 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 29 May 2013 38,762 miles

Engine management light stays on.

Front exhaust heatshield insecure.(corroded)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 36,774 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 36,773 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 34,004 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 30,855 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 28,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 24,423 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 24,423 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,119 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 14,417 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 XOB is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

AD03 XOB is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is AD03 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 XOB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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