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EA04 YHE

2004 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,681 mi
Last recorded87,681 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 YHE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 87,681 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 76,555 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 70,043 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,384 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,920 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake balence on limit

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,978 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,224 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 41,224 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,844 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,591 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 20,147 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 17,719 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,909 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 13,909 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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EA04 YHE is a 2004 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EA04 YHE, 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 EA04 YHE registered?

EA04 YHE is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is EA04 YHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA04 YHE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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