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AJ55 CPV

2005 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,120 mi
Last recorded76,120 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CPV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 76,120 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 69,414 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 69,414 miles

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

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

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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 57,777 miles

Near side park brake just reaching requirement

Fail 20 Aug 2016 57,777 miles

Near side park brake just reaching requirement

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,161 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 70,670 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 45,649 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 12 Sep 2014 45,649 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2013 44,856 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 44,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 39,020 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,020 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 32,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 25,851 miles

offside rear tyre perished & tread split

Fail 24 Nov 2010 25,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre perished & tread split

Pass 7 Nov 2009 20,123 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 16,225 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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AJ55 CPV is a 2005 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AJ55 CPV, 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 AJ55 CPV registered?

AJ55 CPV is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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