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AJ55 URS

2005 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

123,336 mi
Last recorded123,336 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 URS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 123,336 miles

both front tyres low on inner edgers

Fail 12 Jul 2013 123,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on inner edgers

Pass 14 Jun 2012 101,695 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 101,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 81,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 81,552 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 81,337 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2011 80,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Discs Are Lipped And Corroded

Oil leak

Rear Discs Are Lipped And Corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,947 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,975 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 31,975 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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 URS is a 2005 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 URS, 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 URS registered?

AJ55 URS is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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