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CU54 EHR

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,429 mi
Last recorded52,429 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 EHR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 52,429 miles

205/60/15

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

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

both rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2016 52,419 miles

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

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

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

205/60/15

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

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

both rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2015 42,843 miles

Oil leak

n/s wiper leaves slight smear on windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,577 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 37,570 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,181 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 35,176 miles

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

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

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,920 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 30,107 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,986 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 27,766 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,536 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 20,817 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 20,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CU54 EHR 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 71.4%.

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 CU54 EHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU54 EHR registered?

CU54 EHR is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is CU54 EHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 EHR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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