2003 KIA Carens 1.8L Petrol · BL03 WRK
2003 KIA Carens (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2003. Recorded mileage 73,685 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21/06/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1794cc
BL03 WRK Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2018
- 73,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BL03 WRK Mileage History
- 17/07/200615,460 mi
- 26/07/200719,167 mi+3,707 mi
- 30/07/200823,624 mi+4,457 mi
- 31/07/200928,064 mi+4,440 mi
- 04/08/201032,473 mi+4,409 mi
- 04/08/201032,476 mi+3 mi
- 08/08/201136,876 mi+4,400 mi
- 09/08/201136,876 mi
- 28/08/201240,759 mi+3,883 mi
- 19/08/201344,456 mi+3,697 mi
- 23/08/201344,456 mi
- 02/09/201448,074 mi+3,618 mi
- 10/09/201552,037 mi+3,963 mi
- 10/09/201552,037 mi
- 01/09/201655,653 mi+3,616 mi
- 09/09/201766,387 mi+10,734 mi
- 08/09/201873,685 mi+7,298 mi
Average of roughly 4,794 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
BL03 WRK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Kia Carens (BL03 WRK) between July 2006 and September 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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