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2003 KIA CARENS
General Information
- Registration GF53SXX
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1794cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 10 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,116 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 72,116 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,042 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,767 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 55,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,839 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,332 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2008 24 Jun 20263 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,611 MI
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GF53SXX was registered on 2003-09-30
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