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CA54 OBZ

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,181 mi
Last recorded115,181 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 OBZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 115,181 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 106,912 miles

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 106,912 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 97,867 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 97,865 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,171 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 83,533 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 83,533 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2013 689,482 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 689,482 miles

front brake discs pitted/corroded

rear brake discs pitted/corroded

slight binding nsr brake caliper

Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,436 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 68,436 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,666 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 52,666 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 46,522 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 38,782 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 38,782 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 30,316 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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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.

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