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AK04 EYR

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,153 mi
Last recorded137,153 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 EYR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 137,153 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 137,147 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 132,046 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2015

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 111,967 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 101,372 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 101,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 89,909 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 79,749 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 69,924 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 69,921 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,775 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,170 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,459 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 36,452 miles

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

o/s/r tyre lump in tread

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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AK04 EYR is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AK04 EYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK04 EYR registered?

AK04 EYR is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AK04 EYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 EYR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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