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BG54 CZC

2004 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,727 mi
Last recorded103,727 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 CZC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 103,727 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 103,727 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 101,874 miles

parts of under vehicle undersealed

Fail 24 Jun 2024 101,874 miles

parts of under vehicle undersealed

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 99,229 miles

coil springs c0rroded ( all )

under body has general corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2023 99,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coil springs c0rroded ( all )

under body has general corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2022 97,254 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Off side front ram (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side rear, off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 94,909 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 94,909 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 92,631 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 92,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Jul 2019 90,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 88,221 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 88,210 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 85,504 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,875 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 80,874 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,121 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 72,256 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 67,955 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 63,779 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 59,706 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 55,217 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 50,653 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 50,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,459 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 46,457 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,312 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,648 miles

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

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

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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BG54 CZC is a 2004 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG54 CZC, 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 BG54 CZC registered?

BG54 CZC is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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