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CV54 YZZ

2004 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,919 mi
Last recorded117,919 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 YZZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 117,919 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 96,387 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic under trays fitted

sills recently welded,underside corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2017 96,386 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2017 96,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,193 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 72,976 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,608 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 59,511 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,964 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 48,859 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,848 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 34,030 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 29,929 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,707 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 26,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,994 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 17,171 miles

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

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

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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CV54 YZZ is a 2004 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV54 YZZ, 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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CV54 YZZ is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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