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GF53FHZ
2003 KIA CARENS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1794cc
General Information
- Registration GF53FHZ
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1794cc
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14
Total Tests
9
Passes
5
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
29 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 153,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
25 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 142,082 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 142,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 128,122 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
30 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 128,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,740 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 114,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 100,580 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012 22 Jun 202626 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 100,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- An item not tested (Manual)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
27 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,553 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 22 Jun 20269 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,104 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 22 Jun 202629 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,782 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 22 Jun 202628 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,320 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 22 Jun 202627 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,795 MI
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GF53FHZ was registered on 2003-09-30
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