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CA04 YUR

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

36,176 mi
Last recorded36,176 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 YUR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 36,176 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly perished

Fail 25 Nov 2015 36,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly perished

Pass 13 Nov 2014 35,508 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 35,508 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 35,593 miles

front discs worn

offside rear seat belt frayed

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,270 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 33,270 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST CORRODED

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 32,128 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 30,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 30,801 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 29,640 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 28,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 23,522 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,522 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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CA04 YUR is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CA04 YUR, 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 CA04 YUR registered?

CA04 YUR is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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