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AG04 FLW

2004 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,958 mi
Last recorded96,958 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 FLW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 96,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2018 96,958 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2017 93,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2017 93,915 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt clip (5.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,998 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 90,965 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,569 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 87,429 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake warning light on

o/s rear wheel arch is corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,177 miles

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

both headlamp glass misting and starting to affect beam image

rear silencer hanger snapped but exhaust still secure

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 25 Jul 2014 80,177 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both headlamp glass misting and starting to affect beam image

rear silencer hanger snapped but exhaust still secure

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both outer front cv boots perished

front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,260 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 51,387 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 48,320 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 48,316 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,902 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,045 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,774 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,435 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 29,434 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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AG04 FLW is a 2004 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AG04 FLW, 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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AG04 FLW is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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