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YU53 GKD

2004 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,990 mi
Last recorded121,990 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 GKD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2020 121,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leaks on engine

Pass 19 Jan 2019 119,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 118,536 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

arches corroded no sharp edges

both sills slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 110,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both sills slightly corroded

rear arches corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 110,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both sills slightly corroded

rear arches corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,268 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

couldnt see rear brake pads trough wheels

Fail 30 Aug 2016 101,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

couldnt see rear brake pads trough wheels

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,293 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

arches corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2015 93,287 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

arches corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 86,181 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

arches corroded no sharp edges

Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,822 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 79,822 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,432 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 74,432 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall runflat damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,630 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 69,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,485 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,006 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,419 miles

Parking brake performance at 18% min pass rate 16% ok time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2007 40,123 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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YU53 GKD is a 2004 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YU53 GKD, 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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YU53 GKD is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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