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BC04 MJK

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,224 mi
Last recorded91,224 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 MJK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,224 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 62,615 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,615 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,107 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,769 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 43,739 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 43,735 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 32,566 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,931 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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BC04 MJK is a 2004 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BC04 MJK, 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 BC04 MJK registered?

BC04 MJK is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is BC04 MJK safe to buy?

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