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BF54 GCZ

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,478 mi
Last recorded78,478 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 GCZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2015 78,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/door step/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,612 miles

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

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

n and o/s rear disk backplates corroded and holed

Fail 29 Jul 2014 68,611 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

n and o/s rear disk backplates corroded and holed

Pass 4 May 2013 59,566 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 59,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 52,447 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all four brake brake discs are corroaded

Fail 12 May 2012 52,446 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all four brake brake discs are corroaded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,683 miles

rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edges.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 48,683 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edges.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 35,432 miles

nearside & offside rear seat belts slow to recoil

Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,826 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)

nearside front seat belt slow to recoil

Fail 15 Sep 2008 26,825 miles

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

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)

nearside front seat belt slow to recoil

Fail 12 Sep 2008 26,826 miles

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

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

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)

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

nearside front seat belt slow to recoil

Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,702 miles

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

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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BF54 GCZ is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 BF54 GCZ, 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 BF54 GCZ registered?

BF54 GCZ is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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