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CK54 JBY

2004 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,877 mi
Last recorded78,877 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 JBY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,877 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both headlights detriorated

exhaust corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2015 78,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both headlights detriorated

exhaust corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,646 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 62,783 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,113 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,334 miles

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

rear brake calipers sticking slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2010 43,424 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 43,424 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,320 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 40,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,131 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Oct 2008 33,131 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,184 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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CK54 JBY is a 2004 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CK54 JBY, 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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CK54 JBY is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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