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CE04 UTV

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,203 mi
Last recorded118,203 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 UTV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 118,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamp lens crazing

both rear and n/s/f tyres starting to crack and perish

exhaust system corroding

Fail 7 Nov 2016 118,203 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamp lens crazing

both rear and n/s/f tyres starting to crack and perish

exhaust system corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2015 114,996 miles

exhaust mount brokern but still supported

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 21 Oct 2015 114,996 miles

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

exhaust mount brokern but still supported

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 17 Oct 2014 111,557 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre starting to wear om inner edge

rear exhaust mounting brockern but system still supported

Pass 23 Oct 2013 107,388 miles

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)

brake pedal wearing

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 31 Oct 2012 104,161 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2012 104,160 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)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2011 99,016 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust starting to corrode

light scratches to screen

slight damage n/s/f mirror

slight wear front and rear brake discs

Pass 27 Oct 2011 99,016 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust starting to corrode

light scratches to screen

slight damage n/s/f mirror

slight wear front and rear brake discs

Fail 20 Oct 2010 91,175 miles

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

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode

slight wear front discs

small stone chips to screen

Pass 20 Oct 2010 91,175 miles

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode

slight wear front discs

small stone chips to screen

Pass 28 May 2009 81,160 miles

Both front outer C.V. boots are starting to crack and perish

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber wearing smooth

Fail 28 May 2009 81,160 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Both front outer C.V. boots are starting to crack and perish

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber wearing smooth

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,457 miles

both front tyres weasring inner edge

exhaust system corroding

nsr tyre weaing outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2007 51,094 miles

both front tyres wearing close too limit

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 UTV is a 2004 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CE04 UTV, 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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CE04 UTV is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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