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2003 KIA CARENS
General Information
- Registration GF53OCE
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1794cc
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- Expired 16 Mar 2019
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,491 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lenses (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,332 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2018 5 Jul 20268 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
2 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,576 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- 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)
29 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside 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)
26 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,173 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 53,173 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,385 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2015 5 Jul 202622 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 83,385 MI
5 Jul 20266 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,313 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 81,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,302 MI
Expiry date: 29 Feb 2012 5 Jul 202619 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,762 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2011 5 Jul 202619 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,762 MI
5 Jul 202621 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,062 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2010 5 Jul 202621 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 51,062 MI
5 Jul 202628 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,379 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
26 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,475 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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GF53OCE was registered on 2003-09-30
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