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DA04 DGZ

2004 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

147,322 mi
Last recorded147,322 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 DGZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 147,322 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 147,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 138,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch

Fail 22 May 2017 138,187 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch

Pass 13 May 2016 128,484 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s front head lamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2016 128,403 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s front head lamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2015 116,728 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 14 May 2015 116,728 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 21 May 2014 107,175 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 107,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake discs pitted on inner face

Pass 10 May 2013 99,767 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2012 89,730 miles

o/s rear tyre close to tread wear limits

Fail 15 May 2012 89,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear tyre close to tread wear limits

Pass 12 May 2011 75,869 miles

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

both front disc worn

clutch pedal anti slip needs attention

Fail 11 May 2011 75,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

both front disc worn

both rear disc worn

o/s rear disc pitted

Pass 4 May 2010 60,584 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 4 May 2010 60,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

n/s rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 15 May 2009 46,354 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 46,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 32,673 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 32,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2007 24,146 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 24,146 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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DA04 DGZ 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 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA04 DGZ, 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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DA04 DGZ is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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