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BU54 DXH

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,034 mi
Last recorded65,034 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 DXH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 64,984 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when side lights are turned on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

main front to rear brake pipes corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper missing

Pass 20 Sep 2018 61,799 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

rear wiper defective

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,211 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 58,211 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 57,438 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 57,438 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,979 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 52,299 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 52,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,705 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,203 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,995 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,377 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 34,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre starting to crak on outer wall.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,833 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 26,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

nearside wiper smearing

Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,375 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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BU54 DXH is a 2004 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BU54 DXH, 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 BU54 DXH registered?

BU54 DXH is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is BU54 DXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 DXH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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