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OU04FWN
2004 KIA CARENS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1991cc
General Information
- Registration OU04FWN
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1991cc
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- Expired 28 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
11
Passes
9
Failures
55%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 119,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,508 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,822 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
7 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,118 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
6 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,542 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,906 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
27 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
6 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,839 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
6 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
10 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,859 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2012 28 Jun 20269 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 50,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
2 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,803 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2011 28 Jun 20262 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
6 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,871 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2010 28 Jun 20266 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,871 MI
28 Jun 202626 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,429 MI
Expiry date: 1 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)
27 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,513 MI
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OU04FWN was registered on 2004-04-01
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