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AD03 ZSF

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,555 mi
Last recorded105,555 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZSF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 105,555 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 105,555 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 88,674 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 76,197 miles

verious brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2014 76,157 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection to adult seat belt

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Fail 24 Feb 2014 76,041 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection to adult seat belt

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,370 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2012 59,533 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2011 51,893 miles

stone chip in windscreen out of drivers view

Pass 24 Jun 2010 46,960 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 46,799 miles

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

rear footbrakes just working at about the same rate

Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,804 miles

parking brake just to req efficiency

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,829 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc surface corroded on inner surface

rear brakes just coming on and off at about the same rate

Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,368 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,416 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 ZSF is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZSF, 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 AD03 ZSF registered?

AD03 ZSF is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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