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AJ05 DJE

2005 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,870 mi
Last recorded71,870 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 DJE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,870 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 67,000 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 67,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,158 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,061 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 55,796 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 49,734 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 44,687 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 36,310 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 30,024 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,996 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 19,479 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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AJ05 DJE is a 2005 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AJ05 DJE, 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 AJ05 DJE registered?

AJ05 DJE is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is AJ05 DJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 DJE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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