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AJ54 ENP

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,665 mi
Last recorded93,665 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ENP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 93,665 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 93,665 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 85,867 miles

LEAK !!

Rear WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Fail 24 Nov 2016 85,867 miles

LEAK !!

Rear WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt TWISTED (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 79,540 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 75,455 miles

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Fail 12 Nov 2014 75,455 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Pass 22 Nov 2013 71,257 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 71,235 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2012 66,337 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,959 miles

MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

Offside Inner Rear 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 15 Nov 2010 55,101 miles

park brake 17% service/adjustment advised

wiper blades poor

Pass 25 Nov 2009 48,307 miles

new brake pads fitted front and rear minimun effort for handbrake obtained suspect pads need to bed in to old discs

Fail 23 Nov 2009 48,269 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,820 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 39,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,292 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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AJ54 ENP is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AJ54 ENP, 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 ENP is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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