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BJ04 FKF

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,223 mi
Last recorded60,223 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 FKF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,223 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,374 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 57,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,319 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,286 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,678 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Feb 2008 31,554 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 23,642 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BJ04 FKF is a 2004 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ04 FKF, 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 BJ04 FKF registered?

BJ04 FKF is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is BJ04 FKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ04 FKF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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