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GL53VPC
2003 KIA CARENS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1794cc
General Information
- Registration GL53VPC
- 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
11
Passes
6
Failures
64.71%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
6 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,243 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2019 2 Jul 202613 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 84,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
7 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,634 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust bracket corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,899 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- rear exhaust mounting broken due to corrosion but exhaust still secure
- front washer jets need some adjustment
- centre seat belt buckle plastic housing missing
- Nearside Rear nail in tyre
18 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- centre seat belt buckle plastic housing missing
- front washer jets need some adjustment
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear nail in tyre
- rear exhaust mounting broken due to corrosion but exhaust still secure
7 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,931 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
7 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,931 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
29 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,436 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014 2 Jul 202628 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,645 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,204 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,665 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
3 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,062 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2010 2 Jul 20263 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,062 MI
2 Jul 20267 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,246 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2009Advisory 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)
24 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,255 MI
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GL53VPC was registered on 2003-11-28
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