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AD03 ZSW

2003 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,549 mi
Last recorded117,549 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 117,549 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 117,549 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 111,979 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 111,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 108,954 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 108,954 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 104,950 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 104,950 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o s f brake pipe leaking dangerous.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 101,687 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2013 101,623 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 97,624 miles

n/s/f tyre w2orn on inside edge metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2012 97,578 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

n/s/f tyre w2orn on inside edge metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011 90,687 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 90,570 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2009 78,587 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 67,193 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r,o/s/r and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Aug 2008 67,193 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r,o/s/r and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2007 53,940 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2007 53,940 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,974 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 ZSW is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AD03 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

AD03 ZSW is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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