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AR04 KXN

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,450 mi
Last recorded79,450 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,019 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both edges of offside front tyre wearing low

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,682 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,833 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 50,833 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,924 miles

Advise:o/s/ front brake pads getting low

Advise:o/s/f tyre has a nail in it

Advise:wipers x2 front smear screen & noisey

Fail 6 Jul 2010 44,924 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise:o/s/ front brake pads getting low

Advise:o/s/f tyre has a nail in it

Advise:wipers x2 front smear screen & noisey

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,258 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,561 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 26,280 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 KXN is a 2004 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KXN, 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 AR04 KXN registered?

AR04 KXN is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 August 2004.

Is AR04 KXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 KXN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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