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GL53VPF
2003 KIA CARENS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1794cc
General Information
- Registration GL53VPF
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1794cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
17
Passes
11
Failures
60.71%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
24 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 89,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,918 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,916 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Drivers seat belt twisted
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 85,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Drivers seat belt twisted
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Both headlamps deteriorated
26 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,170 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Drivers seat belt twisted
- Nearside Front CV boot perished
26 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 84,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Drivers seat belt twisted
- Nearside Front CV boot perished
- Both headlamps deteriorated
26 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,758 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,479 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear tyre perished
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear tyre perished
19 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,479 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre perished
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear tyre perished
2 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,487 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear tyres scuffed on side walls
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear tyres scuffed on side walls
29 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,669 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017 2 Jul 202628 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
27 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,959 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,970 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2015 2 Jul 202627 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,704 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,265 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2013 2 Jul 202630 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 67,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,392 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2012 2 Jul 202628 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
3 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,241 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
3 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,241 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
29 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,818 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2010 2 Jul 20266 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,468 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
24 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,973 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 2 Jul 202616 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,476 MI
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GL53VPF was registered on 2003-11-28
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