MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both headlights lenses deteriorated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Handbrake low
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm's bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both handbrake low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both drop links (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (2.4.A.3)
Both handbrake low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both drop links (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
inner wheel arch covers fitted
inner wheel arch covers fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs pitted/corroded
rear brake discs pitted/corroded
slight binding nsr brake caliper
front brake discs pitted/corroded
rear brake discs pitted/corroded
slight binding nsr brake caliper
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside wiper blade's end split
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA54 OBZ is a 2004 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 CA54 OBZ, 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 CA54 OBZ registered?
CA54 OBZ is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 December 2004.
Is CA54 OBZ safe to buy?
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