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BT54 UWG

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,959 mi
Last recorded99,959 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 UWG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 99,959 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2017 99,959 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating discs worped (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2016 94,872 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 94,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 84,697 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 83,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,141 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 80,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 78,003 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,431 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,493 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel close to reserve limit

Fail 7 Aug 2009 67,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 67,771 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,452 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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BT54 UWG is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT54 UWG, 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 BT54 UWG registered?

BT54 UWG is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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The MOT history for BT54 UWG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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