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AJ55 RYV

2005 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,619 mi
Last recorded86,619 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 86,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced filled with condensation (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre to rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2021 86,619 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced filled with condensation (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre to rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2020 82,450 miles

Front brake pads look low

Parking brake only just past at 16% my require adjustment

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 82,450 miles

Front brake pads look low

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake only just past at 16% my require adjustment

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 75,099 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 75,077 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 69,455 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 69,455 miles

Nearside 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 7 Dec 2016 67,336 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,447 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 57,456 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 51,884 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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 46,554 miles

advise o/s/f n/s/f tyres inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,032 miles

advise o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracks side walls no cords or ply showing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 34,957 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,401 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 21,992 miles

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

advise handbrake travel

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 RYV is a 2005 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ55 RYV, 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 RYV registered?

AJ55 RYV is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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