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GL53RKV
2003 KIA CARENS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1991cc
General Information
- Registration GL53RKV
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1991cc
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- Expired 11 Dec 2014
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MOT History 12 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12
Total Tests
7
Passes
5
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
12 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 123,571 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
4 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 123,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,423 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 13,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
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)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 98,664 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
15 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,607 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 85,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,964 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 71,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,485 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
23 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 60,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
15 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,406 MI
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GL53RKV was registered on 2003-12-18
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