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BJ54 AUH

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,467 mi
Last recorded85,467 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 AUH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 85,467 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 85,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,752 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,404 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 66,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,929 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 53,929 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,946 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,046 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 46,046 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,466 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2011 38,463 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,067 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 38,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,661 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2008 28,457 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 23,271 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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BJ54 AUH is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ54 AUH, 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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BJ54 AUH is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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