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EG04 UJE

2004 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,618 mi
Last recorded107,618 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 UJE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 107,618 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 101,404 miles

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 2 Sep 2011 98,658 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 95,981 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 92,150 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 87,859 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 13 Aug 2008 87,808 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 20 Aug 2007 83,217 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 83,194 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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EG04 UJE is a 2004 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EG04 UJE, 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 EG04 UJE registered?

EG04 UJE is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is EG04 UJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG04 UJE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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