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AO04 XFB

2004 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,426 mi
Last recorded79,426 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Carens62,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XFB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 79,426 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 79,422 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,297 miles

Front engine undertray insecure

Rear exhaust bracket broken

exhaust system corroding

pip beam patterns weak

Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,507 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded near subframe mount area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both shockers mist of oil

Rear exhaust corroded hanger broken

Fail 12 Dec 2016 71,482 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front chassis corroded near subframe mount area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both shockers mist of oil

Rear exhaust corroded hanger broken

Pass 11 Dec 2015 68,469 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust blowing slightly at front

exhaust not fully supported but secure

Fail 8 Dec 2015 68,459 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust blowing slightly at front

exhaust not fully supported but secure

Pass 22 Dec 2014 62,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brakes binding on slightly advise should be looked at

Fail 9 Dec 2014 62,576 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear ARB Drop link has play in ball joint

Pass 11 Dec 2013 56,664 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 56,664 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front driveshaft gaiters are perished

front wiper blades are smeary

nearside and offside headlamp lenses are deterioated

nearside and offside rear seatbelts not testable as child seats fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2012 54,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front driveshaft gaiters are perished

front wiper blades are smeary

nearside and offside headlamp lenses are deterioated

nearside and offside rear seatbelts not testable as child seats fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,981 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 49,981 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,237 miles

Center rear seatbelt stalk not tested - inaccessable

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,103 miles

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

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

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

baby seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2009 36,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

baby seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,918 miles

both rear tyre side walls slightly cracking

slight cut in n/s/f tyre tread

some test items not visible

Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,658 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 21,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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AO04 XFB is a 2004 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO04 XFB, 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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AO04 XFB is a 2004 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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