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DF53FRC
2003 KIA CARENS
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1991cc
General Information
- Registration DF53FRC
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1991cc
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
9
Passes
7
Failures
56.25%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
4 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,779 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
3 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 107,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,411 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 103,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,130 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
3 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 97,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Upper Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
16 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,988 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 88,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
6 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,624 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2011 19 Jun 20266 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 79,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
27 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,780 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2010 19 Jun 20265 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,475 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 56,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,462 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2008 19 Jun 202611 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,160 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2007 19 Jun 202611 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 35,160 MI
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DF53FRC was registered on 2003-12-10
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