MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE CLOSE TO EXPOSING THE CORDS ON THE INNER TREAD SHOULDER
Front tyres are worn uneven
O/S REAR TYRE IS WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT
REAR OF THE O/S SILL AND WHEEL ARCH ARE CORRODED
SCREEN IS DAMAGED
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE CLOSE TO EXPOSING THE CORDS ON THE INNER TREAD SHOULDER
O/S REAR TYRE IS WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT
REAR OF THE O/S SILL AND WHEEL ARCH ARE CORRODED
SCREEN IS DAMAGED
TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN
Engine management light on.
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear door can't be opened from outside. Handle broken.
Oil leak
Smell of clutch under bonnet.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine management light on.
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear door can't be opened from outside. Handle broken.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Smell of clutch under bonnet.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyre valves perished
nearside rear tyre 3mm
offside front tyre 3mm and bald on inner edge
rear brakes in poor condition
windscreen cracked
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyre valves perished
nearside rear tyre 3mm
offside front tyre 3mm and bald on inner edge
rear brakes in poor condition
windscreen cracked
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leak
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs becoming worn and lipped
front outer CV gaiters perishing and cracking up
handbrake travel excessive
n/s/f tyre feathering on edges
n/s/r parking brake efficiency low
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs becoming worn and lipped
front outer CV gaiters perishing and cracking up
handbrake travel excessive
n/s/f tyre feathering on edges
n/s/r parking brake efficiency low
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak on engine
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Scuffs on n/s/f wheel rim
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
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EF54 DZE is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 EF54 DZE, 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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EF54 DZE is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 November 2004.
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