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AR04 GHH

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,261 mi
Last recorded92,261 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 GHH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2019 92,261 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Fuel system component leaking cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front headlights slightly misty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust slight leak

Pass 23 Nov 2018 86,022 miles

both rear brake discs are pitted / scored

both rear wheel aches are slightly corroded

centre to rear exhaust flange is deteriorating

n/s front tyre is worn on the inside edge

rear brake discs dust covers are deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2018 85,982 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged after the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear wheel arches are slightly corroded

centre to rear exhaust flange is deteriorating

rear brake discs dust covers are heavily deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2018 85,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 83,201 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,133 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 73,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2014 67,130 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 59,098 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 51,711 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 44,269 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,513 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,565 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,537 miles

front pads getting low

rear pads look low unable to access inner pad as cant see visually.

rear tyres perishing and various little cuts

Fail 4 Jun 2008 20,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear pads look low unable to access inner pad as cant see visually.

rear tyres perishing and various little cuts

Pass 9 Jun 2007 12,744 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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AR04 GHH is a 2004 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AR04 GHH, 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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AR04 GHH is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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