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DE04 TEJ

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,252 mi
Last recorded36,252 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 TEJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 36,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 31,947 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 27,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 27,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 23,000 miles

fuel tank starting to corrode (damp)

Pass 4 Feb 2022 22,781 miles

Both sides rear inner wheel arches by brake flexys mounting brackets body corroded more nearside

Fuel tank one spot corroded and damp in diesel

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2022 22,781 miles

Both sides rear inner wheel arches by brake flexys mounting brackets body corroded more nearside

Fuel tank one spot corroded and damp in diesel

Headlamp aim too low Both sides been reset (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2021 22,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 22,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 22,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake poor performance

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 21,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear to calipers. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 21,246 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 21,246 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 20,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 8 Feb 2017 20,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 22 Feb 2016 19,635 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill very corroded and wheel arch offside sill corroded

Rear brake pads may be sticking a bit in carrier?

Fail 22 Feb 2016 19,635 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear outer sill very corroded and wheel arch offside sill corroded

Rear brake pads may be sticking a bit in carrier?

Pass 25 Feb 2015 18,237 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2014 17,140 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 17,140 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 15,862 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 15,862 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 14,264 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 13,268 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 12,295 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,353 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 9,541 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 7,731 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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DE04 TEJ is a 2004 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 DE04 TEJ, 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 DE04 TEJ registered?

DE04 TEJ is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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