2004 KIA Carens 1.8L Petrol · GU54 XRY
2004 KIA Carens (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 26,594 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
GU54 XRY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2021
- 26,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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GU54 XRY Mileage History
- 20/09/202126,585 mi
- 24/09/202126,594 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 784 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
GU54 XRY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Kia Carens (GU54 XRY) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
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