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DE54 XJX

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,441 mi
Last recorded123,441 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 XJX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 123,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 123,441 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 116,095 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 116,095 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 102,299 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 94,482 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 83,186 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 83,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 73,155 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,648 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,887 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,577 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 18,486 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 11,555 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 XJX is a 2004 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE54 XJX, 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 DE54 XJX registered?

DE54 XJX is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is DE54 XJX safe to buy?

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