MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round. (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All round. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
General age related surface corrosion.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
both front outer cv boots cracking
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
both front outer cv boots cracking
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar link
Fan Belt Noise
Oil leak
Fan Belt Noise
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Both front tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
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BN04 HXA is a 2004 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 HXA, 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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BN04 HXA is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 March 2004.
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