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CF04 GYN

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,004 mi
Last recorded73,004 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 GYN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 73,004 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 72,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 67,499 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,827 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 62,448 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 62,448 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,025 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 57,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,669 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 42,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,450 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,517 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,497 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 28,902 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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CF04 GYN is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CF04 GYN, 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 CF04 GYN registered?

CF04 GYN is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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The MOT history for CF04 GYN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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