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BK54 DBZ

2004 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,140 mi
Last recorded102,140 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 DBZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,140 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 101,958 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 96,113 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 88,193 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,894 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 73,519 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKS

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCHES (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 73,519 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth BRAKE (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCHES (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 66,460 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,546 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 58,370 miles

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,081 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,502 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 49,369 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,294 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,016 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 34,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,918 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 28,755 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,151 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 23,096 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,680 miles

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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BK54 DBZ is a 2004 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BK54 DBZ, 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 DBZ registered?

BK54 DBZ is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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