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BK54 LUE

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,591 mi
Last recorded61,591 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 LUE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 61,591 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 55,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 48,611 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 48,611 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 41,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 May 2010 41,748 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 May 2009 33,482 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,679 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 LUE is a 2004 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK54 LUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK54 LUE registered?

BK54 LUE is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is BK54 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK54 LUE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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