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AE03 OTM

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,143 mi
Last recorded84,143 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OTM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,143 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 79,538 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,550 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 63,575 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,302 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,071 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 54,838 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 54,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,501 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 49,499 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,469 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 34,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,156 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 26,352 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 OTM is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTM, 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 OTM registered?

AE03 OTM is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is AE03 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OTM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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