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AJ04 CMV

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,525 mi
Last recorded130,525 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 CMV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 130,525 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated/cracked

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust flange deteriorated and mounting broken

Fail 22 Mar 2016 130,524 miles

Nearside Steering retaining device missing Track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated/cracked

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust flange deteriorated and mounting broken

Pass 27 May 2015 121,520 miles

exhaust thin/corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 121,518 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

exhaust thin/corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 117,599 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 117,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 107,915 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 97,845 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 87,475 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 77,811 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2010 74,463 miles

excess park brake travel but locking both rear brakes [when applied]

Fail 25 Jan 2010 22,449 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both rear brakes binding slightly

excess park brake travel but locking both rear brakes [when applied]

Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,022 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,573 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 38,033 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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AJ04 CMV is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ04 CMV, 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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AJ04 CMV is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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