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AF55 VZH

2005 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,180 mi
Last recorded154,180 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VZH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 154,180 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various on vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion overall (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,841 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 83,841 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,717 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,562 miles

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)

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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AF55 VZH is a 2005 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF55 VZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF55 VZH?

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What year was AF55 VZH registered?

AF55 VZH is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is AF55 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 VZH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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