2004 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · DN53 VPE
2004 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09/01/2004. Recorded mileage 75,846 miles. MOT valid until 13/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1991cc
DN53 VPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 75,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DN53 VPE Mileage History
- 14/02/202471,849 mi
- 27/01/202574,646 mi+2,797 mi
- 11/03/202574,693 mi+47 mi
- 10/03/202675,833 mi+1,140 mi
- 15/04/202675,846 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 1,845 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DN53 VPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Kia Carens (DN53 VPE) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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