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AJ03 DXW

2003 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,507 mi
Last recorded93,507 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 DXW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 93,507 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 70,356 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 70,149 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn and corroded

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,581 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre close to legal limit and heavily worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,425 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 47,115 miles

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2007 39,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 39,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,974 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,929 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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AJ03 DXW is a 2003 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ03 DXW, 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 AJ03 DXW registered?

AJ03 DXW is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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