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GF53SXM
2003 KIA CARENS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1794cc
General Information
- Registration GF53SXM
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1794cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
9
Passes
8
Failures
52.94%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
5 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,213 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016 24 Jun 20263 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
8 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,133 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
8 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,133 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
13 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,019 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
13 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,019 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,533 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
2 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,910 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012 24 Jun 20262 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
9 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,009 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
9 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
23 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,717 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 24 Jun 202622 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
27 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,791 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
28 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,760 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2007Advisory 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)
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GF53SXM was registered on 2003-09-30
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