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AV54 UNU

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,756 mi
Last recorded132,756 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 UNU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 132,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 132,754 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 116,917 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 116,907 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 94,369 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 76,883 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 76,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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AV54 UNU is a 2004 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV54 UNU, 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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AV54 UNU is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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