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GF53FJA
2003 KIA CARENS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1794cc
General Information
- Registration GF53FJA
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1794cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
27 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 82,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,485 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,639 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
9 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Lower Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
30 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,240 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,052 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 58,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and rear (4.1.E.1)
5 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,442 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 22 Jun 20265 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 48,442 MI
22 Jun 202620 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,442 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,716 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,765 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,293 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 22 Jun 202610 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,314 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 22 Jun 202624 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,653 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,704 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
29 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,726 MI
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GF53FJA was registered on 2003-09-30
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