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BM04 CUK

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,170 mi
Last recorded124,170 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 CUK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 124,170 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 18 May 2016 124,170 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 15 May 2015 116,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 116,499 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 112,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,446 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear wheel arch

Fail 14 Jul 2012 91,321 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 91,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 79,875 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 79,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,119 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,419 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,032 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,914 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 27,863 miles

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

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

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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BM04 CUK is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BM04 CUK, 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 BM04 CUK registered?

BM04 CUK is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 August 2004.

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