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BW04 XUD

2004 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,991 mi
Last recorded61,991 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 XUD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 61,991 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 61,975 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear discs in very poor condition, and warped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering locking device missing Split pin missing from nearside track rod end. (2.1.3 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 54,918 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 54,918 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,889 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 54,889 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 48,685 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 39,694 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 39,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2012 27,941 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,941 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,215 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,326 miles

front number plate deteriorating

pads not checked dsiscs starting to wear

Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,242 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,524 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Fail 1 Aug 2007 14,804 miles

1,front tyres wearing on edges †2,front brake discs wearing & pads low on o/s †3,handbrake travel high †4,rear reg plate deterioating

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 14,804 miles

1,front tyres wearing on edges †2,front brake discs wearing & pads low on o/s †3,handbrake travel high †4,rear reg plate deterioating

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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BW04 XUD is a 2004 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BW04 XUD, 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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BW04 XUD is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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