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AP53 RUU

2004 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,385 mi
Last recorded110,385 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2013 110,385 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 110,385 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,222 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 83,222 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,381 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,131 miles

all brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,865 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,775 miles

front numberplate slightly delaminated

Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,266 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,999 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 RUU is a 2004 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP53 RUU registered?

AP53 RUU is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is AP53 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 RUU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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