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CF04 UJS

2004 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,316 mi
Last recorded107,316 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 UJS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 107,316 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 107,316 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 99,964 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 92,027 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 91,576 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 83,107 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 76,723 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dampness around fuel tank - unable to determine source

slight play ns steering rack end

slight play osr wheel bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,690 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 76,671 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2013 76,492 miles

age cracks in rear tyres

ns rack end has slight play

Fail 11 Mar 2013 76,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

age cracks in rear tyres

ns rack end has slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2011 76,413 miles

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Apr 2011 76,413 miles

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

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,910 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight leak of grease from n/s cv joint

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,772 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 60,772 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 51,204 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 51,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 43,811 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 UJS is a 2004 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UJS, 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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CF04 UJS is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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