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AE03 OTH

2003 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,644 mi
Last recorded114,644 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OTH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 114,644 miles

Nearside handbrake efforts could be improved

Pass 27 Jan 2017 109,804 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 103,262 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 103,262 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 97,657 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 90,449 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 90,441 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 79,887 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,424 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,025 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)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 57,799 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,142 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,281 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,131 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 20,129 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,188 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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AE03 OTH is a 2003 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AE03 OTH, 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 AE03 OTH registered?

AE03 OTH is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AE03 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OTH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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