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DF53FGU
2003 KIA CARENS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1991cc
General Information
- Registration DF53FGU
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1991cc
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- Expired 08 Feb 2018
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
11
Passes
7
Failures
61.11%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
2 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,008 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / arch (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / arch (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,903 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,668 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,994 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,299 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
27 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,425 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
17 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 62,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,337 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 55,332 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) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,109 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2011 20 Jun 202616 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,816 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
3 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,816 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
2 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,301 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 32,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,130 MI
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DF53FGU was registered on 2003-12-22
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