MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
front brake discs in poor condition
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK54 DBV 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 62.5%.
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 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 BK54 DBV, 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 BK54 DBV registered?
BK54 DBV is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 October 2004.
Is BK54 DBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BK54 DBV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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