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BD04 YXY

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,154 mi
Last recorded74,154 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,154 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 74,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 70,118 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 70,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 65,669 miles

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 65,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,095 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 61,088 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,456 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,230 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,603 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 91,989 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 32,623 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,903 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 18,717 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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BD04 YXY is a 2004 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YXY, 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 YXY registered?

BD04 YXY is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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