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DF53FGG
2003 KIA CARENS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1991cc
General Information
- Registration DF53FGG
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1991cc
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
11
Passes
5
Failures
68.75%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
19 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on floor pan and body above rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- exhaust rear section blowing and bracket corroded off
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- both headlamp lens in poor condition
28 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,200 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- front cross member very rusty
- Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both front, going cloudy (1.7.5a)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% just passable (3.7.B.5b)
- Body has slight corrosion sills etc. (6.1.B.2)
20 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 99,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion sills etc. (6.1.B.2)
- front cross member very rusty
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% just passable (3.7.B.5b)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both front, going cloudy (1.7.5a)
17 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,878 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,274 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2015 20 Jun 202610 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,595 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2014 20 Jun 202612 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 77,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,069 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
9 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,404 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
13 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,396 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
3 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,234 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,078 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
5 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,695 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2008 20 Jun 202624 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,971 MI
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DF53FGG was registered on 2003-11-25
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