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BD04 YXP

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,276 mi
Last recorded40,276 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 YXP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 40,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 40,237 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 37,782 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2025 37,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 34,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 18 May 2023 34,062 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 34,051 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 33,316 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 33,075 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2021 33,069 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel covers fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 30,918 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 30,883 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front tyres in very poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2018 29,015 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 27,050 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,715 miles

Nail o/s/f tred

Pass 6 Jul 2015 22,211 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 6 Jul 2015 22,211 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 4 Jul 2014 20,843 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 19,948 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 19,948 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,734 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 15,744 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 12,942 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 10,819 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 8,346 miles

cut in osr tyre inner sidewall (slight)

nsr shocker leaking slightly

Fail 11 Jul 2007 8,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cut in osr tyre inner sidewall (slight)

nsr shocker leaking slightly

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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BD04 YXP is a 2004 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BD04 YXP, 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 BD04 YXP registered?

BD04 YXP is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is BD04 YXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 YXP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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