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CE04 SXH

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,114 mi
Last recorded93,114 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 SXH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 93,114 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 75,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

battery insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2012 75,701 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

battery insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2011 73,785 miles

air filter box induction pipe insecure

battery insecure

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall outer

Fail 1 Mar 2011 73,785 miles

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

air filter box induction pipe insecure

battery insecure

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall outer

Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,947 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,798 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,725 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 37,675 miles

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

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

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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CE04 SXH is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE04 SXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE04 SXH registered?

CE04 SXH is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is CE04 SXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE04 SXH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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