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AF04 VGV

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,389 mi
Last recorded49,389 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VGV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,389 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 49,389 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 47,872 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

poss slight leak from behind offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,872 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

poss slight leak from behind offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,160 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 46,160 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,272 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 May 2011 37,314 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play offside front top strut attachment

Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,514 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,949 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)

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,791 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,419 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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AF04 VGV is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF04 VGV, 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 AF04 VGV registered?

AF04 VGV is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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