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AK04 EYZ

2004 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,857 mi
Last recorded74,857 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 EYZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 74,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

headlamps fading

travel on handbrake

wear on nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2011 74,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

headlamps fading

travel on handbrake

wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,606 miles

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

wear on discs and pads

Fail 29 Oct 2010 60,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

wear on discs and pads

Pass 10 Jul 2009 25,891 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,184 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 20,630 miles

travel on handbrake

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 EYZ is a 2004 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EYZ, 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 EYZ registered?

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

Is AK04 EYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 EYZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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