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AJ54 CAU

2004 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

151,392 mi
Last recorded151,392 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 CAU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 151,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper split

Pass 18 Nov 2022 148,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

general age related underbody corossion

parking brake only just meets requrments

Fail 18 Nov 2022 148,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

general age related underbody corossion

parking brake only just meets requrments

Pass 10 Nov 2021 146,787 miles

Front headlights slightly misty

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 144,782 miles

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 May 2019 141,945 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front head lights slightly misty

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 141,945 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front head lights slightly misty

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

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 140,117 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2017 137,746 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 137,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 134,388 miles

Ball joint has slight play n/side front (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 134,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Ball joint has slight play n/side front (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 128,497 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 128,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 113,336 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 37,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 107,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 103,472 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 103,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 May 2011 94,239 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 94,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 88,225 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 87,671 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Dec 2009 69,033 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 49,935 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,478 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 27,459 miles

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

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

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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AJ54 CAU is a 2004 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AJ54 CAU, 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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AJ54 CAU is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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