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BG04 YML

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,213 mi
Last recorded88,213 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 YML
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 88,213 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Oct 2016 88,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,410 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 81,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 73,293 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,293 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,107 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 67,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,773 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,577 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 43,204 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,214 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 30,192 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 May 2009 30,192 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 24,822 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 19,704 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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BG04 YML is a 2004 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG04 YML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG04 YML registered?

BG04 YML is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is BG04 YML safe to buy?

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