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AJ04 PBF

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,905 mi
Last recorded126,905 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 126,905 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 126,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 126,557 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 124,150 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 124,150 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 110,809 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 110,808 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 94,429 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 94,429 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,477 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 51,475 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 51,475 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 35,979 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 35,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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 PBF is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AJ04 PBF, 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 AJ04 PBF registered?

AJ04 PBF is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is AJ04 PBF safe to buy?

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