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AD05 LJJ

2005 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,860 mi
Last recorded53,860 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 LJJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,860 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Middle and rear exhaust silencer are in poor condition, but not holed at this stage

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread but not showing cords at this stage

Fail 24 Aug 2012 49,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,556 miles

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,048 miles

offside front tyre feathered slightly on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,925 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,623 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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AD05 LJJ is a 2005 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 62,234 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 AD05 LJJ, 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 21 years old, this Kia Carens is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD05 LJJ registered?

AD05 LJJ is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is AD05 LJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 LJJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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