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YW04 GHG

2004 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,613 mi
Last recorded102,613 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 GHG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 102,613 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

bad oil leak

front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f antiroll bar rubber slightly split

o/s/f inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f outer c.v. boot starting to derteriorate

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed and slow to retract

o/s/r number plate light is dull

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

Fail 6 Dec 2012 102,400 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

bad oil leak

front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f antiroll bar rubber slightly split

o/s/f inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f outer c.v. boot starting to derteriorate

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed and slow to retract

o/s/r number plate light is dull

Pass 16 Dec 2011 91,914 miles

engine light is on

o/s/r number plate bulb is dull

Fail 21 Dec 2010 80,017 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 80,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jul 2009 61,823 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,522 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YW04 GHG is a 2004 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YW04 GHG, 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 YW04 GHG registered?

YW04 GHG is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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