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AD03 ZSX

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,397 mi
Last recorded87,397 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 87,397 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres cracking up in tread

Fail 30 Jun 2016 87,397 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres cracking up in tread

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,911 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 79,897 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,646 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2013 67,929 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,204 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing quicker on outter edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 62,481 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

spare tyre feels under inflate and is worn close to limit and bald on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2011 62,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

spare tyre feels under inflate and is worn close to limit and bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2010 59,680 miles

lip on front disc both sides strongly advised

n/s/f door damage

spare tyre edges bold

Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,324 miles

1.Both front tyres wearing on edges . 2.Offside front tyre has small metal object in.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,303 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,690 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,030 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 ZSX is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel 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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

AD03 ZSX is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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