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CP54 HYJ

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,025 mi
Last recorded96,025 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 HYJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 96,025 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2018 95,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,050 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,899 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)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 86,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 29 Apr 2015 80,883 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 74,567 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 67,480 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,045 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low inside edges

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,042 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,148 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,530 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 36,836 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2008 36,833 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2007 20,960 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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CP54 HYJ is a 2004 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP54 HYJ, 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 CP54 HYJ registered?

CP54 HYJ is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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