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AF05 VGC

2005 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,251 mi
Last recorded121,251 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VGC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 121,251 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 121,251 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 116,020 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 102,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 93,824 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 87,923 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 78,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 66,629 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 66,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 63,033 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,325 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 54,178 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,551 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 44,551 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 34,040 miles

PLEASE NOTE THAT UNLESS VEHICLE UNDERSIDE IS CLEANED NEXT YEAR A REFUSAL TO TEST MAY HAPPEN AS CLEANLINESS IS VERY BORDERLINE THIS YEAR DUE TO MUD

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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AF05 VGC is a 2005 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF05 VGC, 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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AF05 VGC is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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