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GL53JLX
2003 KIA CARENS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1991cc
General Information
- Registration GL53JLX
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1991cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
10
Passes
7
Failures
58.82%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
11 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,536 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front wiper blades are smearing the screen
- both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges
- Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on outer wall - not showing cords at time of test
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
11 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 119,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- both rear tyres bald on inner edges
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (3.7.B.5b)
4 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 119,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- both rear tyres bald on inner edges
3 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,540 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 107,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
6 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,528 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
6 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 92,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
29 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,616 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
29 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory 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)
7 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,713 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,950 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2011 18 Jun 20263 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,868 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2010 18 Jun 20268 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,615 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2009Advisory 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)
2 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 12,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory 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)
5 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,979 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2008 18 Jun 20266 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 6,804 MI
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GL53JLX was registered on 2003-12-05
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