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DE54 KKY

2004 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,817 mi
Last recorded106,817 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 KKY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 106,817 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 100,963 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 96,657 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,112 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 90,100 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,916 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 84,916 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,967 miles

most brake pipes coated in gresae and unable to check fully. Near side hand brake effort slightly low.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 78,967 miles

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

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

most brake pipes coated in gresae and unable to check fully. Near side hand brake effort slightly low.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 74,097 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 74,042 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

both front cv boots cracking

brake fluid low

front brake discs look worn

osf seat belt hard to pull out, keeps locking!

osr hand brake effort low

rear outer brake pipes corroded

slight play in nsf anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,325 miles

Near side rear hand brake low effort. Rear brake pipe ends very rusty.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 67,325 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Near side rear hand brake low effort. Rear brake pipe ends very rusty.

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

Pass 2 May 2012 61,567 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 61,567 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 2011 52,800 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 52,800 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,630 miles

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 11 Jun 2009 41,872 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 37,178 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 31,930 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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DE54 KKY is a 2004 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE54 KKY, 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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DE54 KKY is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 October 2004.

Is DE54 KKY safe to buy?

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