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CF04 JTV

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,318 mi
Last recorded99,318 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 JTV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,318 miles

engine mount corroded

rear exhaust rusty

rear wiper damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,548 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside engine mounting heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 74,470 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside engine mounting heavily corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 89,497 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 89,497 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,564 miles

both front wishbones have surface rust

fuel filter rusty

o/s/r tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,187 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 68,664 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 68,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,780 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,191 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 59,225 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 59,214 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 57,309 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 57,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside 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.

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 JTV is a 2004 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CF04 JTV, 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 CF04 JTV registered?

CF04 JTV is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is CF04 JTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF04 JTV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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