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AU03 XRK

2003 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,052 mi
Last recorded45,052 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Carens62,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XRK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,052 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 45,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 71,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2010 71,419 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2009 58,428 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre low on tread and perrished

o/s/r tyre low on tread and perrished

Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,195 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,230 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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AU03 XRK is a 2003 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU03 XRK, 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 AU03 XRK registered?

AU03 XRK is a 2003 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AU03 XRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 XRK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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