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CP04 GNV

2004 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,506 mi
Last recorded122,506 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 GNV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 122,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General rust underneath vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 122,506 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General rust underneath vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 122,093 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 117,192 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 117,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 111,462 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 106,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 101,151 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 101,149 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 94,258 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 88,307 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 83,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 75,820 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,392 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 67,392 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 59,434 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 59,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 52,247 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2009 47,045 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 43,484 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 36,893 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 36,893 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 14,587 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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CP04 GNV is a 2004 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CP04 GNV, 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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CP04 GNV is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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