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AG04 VRV

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,464 mi
Last recorded126,464 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 VRV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 126,464 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 126,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 115,228 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 115,200 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 103,230 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 94,765 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 89,684 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 89,684 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear lines slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too and from flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too and from flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

both head lamp lenses dulling

Pass 17 Jun 2015 87,078 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 87,071 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,416 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 83,409 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 78,469 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 78,469 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,811 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 69,811 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,180 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 54,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,020 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,396 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2007 34,672 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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AG04 VRV is a 2004 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VRV, 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 AG04 VRV registered?

AG04 VRV is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 August 2004.

Is AG04 VRV safe to buy?

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