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AF05 VGD

2005 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,031 mi
Last recorded113,031 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VGD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 113,031 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 113,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,152 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,226 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,272 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,324 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 81,315 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,226 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 75,223 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 68,777 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 68,775 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 59,988 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 59,988 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,682 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,754 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,353 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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AF05 VGD is a 2005 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AF05 VGD, 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 AF05 VGD registered?

AF05 VGD is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is AF05 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 VGD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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