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CK54 JCU

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,276 mi
Last recorded105,276 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 JCU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 105,276 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 89,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 89,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 75,366 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,558 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,413 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 64,413 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 64,413 miles

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

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

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

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

osr door does not open from outside

Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,511 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

slight wear rear discs

small chips to screen

Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,096 miles

all tyres starting to wear on edges

slight oil leak power steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,190 miles

ns wiper blade split

Fail 25 Sep 2008 42,190 miles

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

ns wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,121 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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CK54 JCU is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JCU, 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 CK54 JCU registered?

CK54 JCU is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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