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CK04 YMS

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,971 mi
Last recorded66,971 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 YMS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,971 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,815 miles

Nearside Front outer sill is damaged.

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 56,815 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to outer wall and tyre is worn on inner (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to outer wall and tyre is worn on inner edge. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front outer sill is damaged.

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,598 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 39,561 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 35,393 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,988 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,303 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 26,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 24,027 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 24,027 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,443 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 17,718 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low on edge

Pass 13 Apr 2007 14,007 miles

off side mirror is slightly damaged does not affect rear view

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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CK04 YMS is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CK04 YMS, 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 CK04 YMS registered?

CK04 YMS is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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