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AF03 VCE

2003 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,942 mi
Last recorded103,942 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 103,942 miles

Both rear wheel corroded

Both sills corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 89,143 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 84,534 miles

o/s rear wheel arch rust corrosion.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 79,454 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 10 Jul 2013 79,453 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,823 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 73,530 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,372 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 67,372 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,880 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 56,211 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 53,971 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 53,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,634 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 42,634 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,067 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 VCE is a 2003 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCE, 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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AF03 VCE is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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