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2003 KIA CARENS
General Information
- Registration GF53FHY
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1794cc
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- Expired 28 Nov 2020
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,385 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020 22 Jun 202618 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 85,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
19 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,552 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2019 22 Jun 202623 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,337 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,238 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,552 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,256 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
4 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,280 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2014 22 Jun 202618 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,028 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
17 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,821 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2012 22 Jun 202617 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,821 MI
22 Jun 202621 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,372 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 46,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside 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)
30 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,643 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2010 22 Jun 202628 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,902 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2009 22 Jun 202628 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,902 MI
22 Jun 202628 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,741 MI
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GF53FHY was registered on 2003-09-30
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