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BK54 DBV

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

214,777 mi
Last recorded214,777 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 DBV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 214,777 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 214,776 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 168,951 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 168,175 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 125,314 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 80,128 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,555 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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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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BK54 DBV is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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