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AD04 FWY

2004 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,302 mi
Last recorded96,302 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 FWY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 96,302 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 96,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 93,226 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 93,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 83,453 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 83,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 71,589 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 71,589 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 58,900 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,392 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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AD04 FWY is a 2004 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD04 FWY, 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 AD04 FWY registered?

AD04 FWY is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is AD04 FWY safe to buy?

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