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AD05 LJY

2005 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,294 mi
Last recorded60,294 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 LJY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 60,294 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 55,486 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn uneven very low inner edge

both rear tyres perished and stepped inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2020 55,486 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel trim damaged sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking caliper / pipe (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv joint boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn uneven very low inner edge

both rear tyres perished and stepped inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2019 47,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2019 47,332 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 40,096 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 40,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 37,713 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,702 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 33,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 30,919 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 28,499 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 28,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 26,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front wipers split

Fail 2 Feb 2012 26,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front wipers split

Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,288 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,862 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,909 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 15,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 LJY is a 2005 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LJY, 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 LJY registered?

AD05 LJY is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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