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AD54 FLC

2005 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,432 mi
Last recorded103,432 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 FLC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 103,432 miles

Headlamp lenses clouded.

Nearside rear tyre worn

Offside front 205/60 x 15 tyre worn ALMOST TO CORDS, inner edge

Offside front outer CV gaiter heavily perished

Fail 28 Jun 2018 103,432 miles

Headlamp lenses clouded.

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 rear tyre worn

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside front 205/60 x 15 tyre worn ALMOST TO CORDS, inner edge

Offside front outer CV gaiter heavily perished

Pass 23 Jun 2017 90,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 90,913 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 85,903 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 85,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 74,887 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 74,748 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,936 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 65,620 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2011 60,819 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 60,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 55,100 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 55,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,335 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,046 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,585 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

offside front tyre worn close to the limit on the inside edge

Fail 21 Jan 2008 42,357 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

offside front tyre worn close to the limit on the inside edge

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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AD54 FLC is a 2005 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 AD54 FLC, 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 AD54 FLC registered?

AD54 FLC is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is AD54 FLC safe to buy?

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