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AJ54 ZRD

2005 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,801 mi
Last recorded118,801 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ZRD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 118,801 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 118,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 113,760 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 103,762 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 96,559 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 85,485 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 85,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 76,247 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 66,350 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,995 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 48,261 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 48,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear,seat belts not fully checked.

offside front tyre worn to 2mm.

slight bind to rear brakes.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,299 miles

damage to outer sidewall on nearside front tyre.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 36,299 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

damage to outer sidewall on nearside front tyre.

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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AJ54 ZRD is a 2005 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ54 ZRD, 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 AJ54 ZRD registered?

AJ54 ZRD is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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