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AK04 VTX

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,490 mi
Last recorded45,490 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 VTX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm corroding

Offside Front suspension arm corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,025 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,321 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 43,321 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,489 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,910 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,006 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,121 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,089 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,839 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,017 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,672 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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AK04 VTX is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VTX, 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 AK04 VTX registered?

AK04 VTX is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AK04 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 VTX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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