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FA54MHK
2005 KIA CARENS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1991cc
General Information
- Registration FA54MHK
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1991cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
26 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 138,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear both back plates fouling discs
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,211 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills/wheel arches both sides. close to failure criteria (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides, close to failure criteria (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 129,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills/wheel arches both sides. close to failure criteria (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides, close to failure criteria (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,235 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear exhaust bracket broken on back box.
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
15 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear exhaust bracket broken on back box.
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
31 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,636 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2018 5 Jun 202630 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 106,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
27 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,514 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2016 5 Jun 202624 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 101,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- parking brake effort only just sufficient
5 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,675 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 96,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,294 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2014 5 Jun 202619 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,313 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2013 5 Jun 202615 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,346 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2012 5 Jun 202617 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,341 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2011 5 Jun 202617 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 73,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,882 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,004 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2009 5 Jun 202621 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 35,004 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
8 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,865 MI
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FA54MHK was registered on 2005-01-17
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