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AF54 YMP

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,699 mi
Last recorded131,699 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YMP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 131,699 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 131,699 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wipper not wrigth

Fail 14 May 2013 131,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

wipers not fitted proply

Pass 2 Feb 2012 130,976 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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AF54 YMP is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AF54 YMP, 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 AF54 YMP registered?

AF54 YMP is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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