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2003 KIA CARENS
General Information
- Registration AF03VBN
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1991cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,905 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2019 12 Jun 202621 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 121,902 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
20 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,979 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2018 12 Jun 202612 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,226 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 111,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
- Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 111,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,406 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 12 Jun 20268 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,548 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2014 12 Jun 202620 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,987 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 84,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
14 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 77,195 MI
12 Jun 202614 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,195 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2012 12 Jun 20268 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,984 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2011 12 Jun 20261 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 65,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,866 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2010 12 Jun 202626 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,311 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2009 12 Jun 20264 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,104 MI
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AF03VBN was registered on 2003-03-01
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