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2008 KIA CARENS
General Information
- Registration SW57HSU
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1991cc
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- Expired 26 Jul 2019
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,185 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2019 12 Jun 202626 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
1 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,068 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management light flashing
28 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
- Engine management light flashing
14 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,004 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management light on
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 66,003 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Engine management light on
22 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,081 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from drivers view of the road prior to test
- Engine management light indicates a fault
22 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 53,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear near rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear near rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management light indicates a fault
- Items removed from drivers view of the road prior to test
17 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,672 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2015 12 Jun 202619 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,699 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2014 12 Jun 202630 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,446 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,900 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 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)
22 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,513 MI
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SW57HSU was registered on 2008-01-31
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