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2003 KIA CARENS
General Information
- Registration GF03WLU
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1991cc
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- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,583 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
6 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
2 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,723 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,723 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2015Advisory 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)
- Nearside 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)
10 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,636 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2014 24 Jun 20263 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
16 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,740 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 64,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 54,833 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,833 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,274 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
28 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,422 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2010 24 Jun 202628 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
18 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,422 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2009 24 Jun 202628 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,974 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2008 24 Jun 202625 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,325 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2007 24 Jun 202625 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,325 MI
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GF03WLU was registered on 2003-04-29
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