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BN04 HWZ

2004 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,427 mi
Last recorded75,427 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 HWZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,427 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake efficiency only just met

Fail 1 Jul 2016 75,427 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,930 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,349 miles

N/S/R DOOR SHARP EDGES CAUSED BY DAMAGE

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 58,349 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S/R DOOR SHARP EDGES CAUSED BY DAMAGE

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,991 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 52,837 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2013 52,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 44,982 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 44,906 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 38,598 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 31,462 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,462 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2009 24,436 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 17,680 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 11,288 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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BN04 HWZ is a 2004 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN04 HWZ, 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 BN04 HWZ registered?

BN04 HWZ is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is BN04 HWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 HWZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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