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AF03 HPX

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,800 mi
Last recorded97,800 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 HPX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 97,800 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 97,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 83,747 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 72,347 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,202 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 57,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 46,300 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 46,300 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,869 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 15,762 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 15,599 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 13,919 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 11,723 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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AF03 HPX 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 AF03 HPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF03 HPX?

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What year was AF03 HPX registered?

AF03 HPX is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is AF03 HPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 HPX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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