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BD54 OWP

2004 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

70,076 mi
Last recorded70,076 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 OWP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,076 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 70,073 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,599 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2018 69,593 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,744 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 68,728 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 67,183 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,001 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 65,001 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Possible fuel leak from under engine cover

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 63,531 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Possible fuel leak from under engine cover

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,887 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 61,887 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,998 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 59,998 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,803 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 57,803 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,556 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2010 51,556 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2009 15,098 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 15,098 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 25,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,983 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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BD54 OWP is a 2004 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 BD54 OWP, 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 BD54 OWP registered?

BD54 OWP is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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