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AP53 HFT

2004 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,348 mi
Last recorded117,348 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HFT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 117,348 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

minor play o/s/f anti-rollbar drop link

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 15 Jan 2014 117,348 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

minor play o/s/f anti-rollbar drop link

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Jan 2013 112,773 miles

front & rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2012 106,778 miles

play to both rear lower roll bar drop links

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

slight scratching to screen in zone A

Fail 11 Jan 2012 106,778 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

play to both rear lower roll bar drop links

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

slight scratching to screen in zone A

Pass 20 Jan 2011 100,984 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 95,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 88,445 miles

rear steel brake pipes corrded

Pass 18 Jan 2008 82,012 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 74,037 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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AP53 HFT is a 2004 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 62,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP53 HFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Carens is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP53 HFT is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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