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AF03 UCT

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,226 mi
Last recorded44,226 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UCT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 44,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s worn, lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 39,405 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 34,534 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 28,722 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 28,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 26,530 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,469 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,213 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,654 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,721 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 13,600 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 10,525 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 7,804 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 5,953 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 UCT is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UCT, 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

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What year was AF03 UCT registered?

AF03 UCT is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is AF03 UCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 UCT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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