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BN04 HXA

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,142 mi
Last recorded89,142 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 HXA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 89,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 89,142 miles

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))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 87,638 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 75,681 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,347 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 74,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,382 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,638 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,354 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 64,232 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,284 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 56,656 miles

Slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Feb 2014 53,116 miles

Fan Belt Noise

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 53,116 miles

Fan Belt Noise

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,659 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,872 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,570 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 34,967 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,827 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,827 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 14,237 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 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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What year was BN04 HXA registered?

BN04 HXA is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is BN04 HXA safe to buy?

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