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B2 NEE

2004 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,325 mi
Last recorded80,325 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 NEE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2019 80,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust slightly deteriorated & hanger broken at middle/rear join

Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,956 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

exhaust slightly deteriorated at middle/ rear join

Pass 29 Apr 2017 73,459 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated at middle/rear join

minor corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

park brake efficiency requirements only just met

Fail 28 Apr 2017 73,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated at middle/rear join

minor corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

park brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,955 miles

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

slight wear to inner edge on both rear tyres

Fail 23 Apr 2015 68,878 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,878 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,190 miles

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

slight wear to inner edge on nsr tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2014 67,190 miles

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

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight wear to inner edge on nsr tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,851 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 46,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,601 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,508 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 23,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 16,850 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 14,142 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,530 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 9,727 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 9,727 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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B2 NEE is a 2004 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B2 NEE, 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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B2 NEE is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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