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AU54 XFL

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,251 mi
Last recorded105,251 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XFL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 105,251 miles

engine manegement on

nsr tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 92,624 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 92,619 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,887 miles

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)

eml light on

nsr osr seats have child seats fitted unable to test adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2010 63,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,232 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear brake disc

Corrosion to nearside rear brake pads

Fail 19 Jan 2009 46,231 miles

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

Corrosion to nearside rear brake disc

Corrosion to nearside rear brake pads

Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,708 miles

N/S/F Tyre Getting Low Tread

O/S/R Tyre Tread Low (legal limit 1.6mm)

Rear Seatbelts Slightly Slow In Retracting

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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AU54 XFL is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AU54 XFL, 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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What year was AU54 XFL registered?

AU54 XFL is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is AU54 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 XFL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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