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YU53 GKE

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,477 mi
Last recorded67,477 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 GKE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 67,477 miles

off side rear sill corroding but not effecting structure

Fail 9 May 2018 67,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

off side rear sill corroding but not effecting structure

Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,393 miles

off side cill arch rotten

Fail 7 Apr 2017 66,393 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear cill/arch rotten but no holes

Pass 19 Jan 2016 62,888 miles

hand brake only just met the minimum effort

Pass 19 Jan 2015 58,852 miles

parking brake effort on limit

Pass 24 Jan 2014 48,753 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres are tracing off on inner edges

Fail 20 Jan 2014 48,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s and n/s front tyres are tracing off on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2013 50,816 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 50,814 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 46,829 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 43,567 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 39,211 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 33,382 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 28,341 miles

rear fog light has temporary repair

Pass 6 Jan 2007 21,719 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 GKE 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 75%.

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 YU53 GKE, 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 YU53 GKE registered?

YU53 GKE is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 January 2004.

Is YU53 GKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU53 GKE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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