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AK05 OVC

2005 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,211 mi
Last recorded100,211 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OVC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 100,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing around inner tread 195/60/15

Fail 6 Oct 2018 100,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing around inner tread 195/60/15

rear brake discs and pads showing signs of wear

Pass 4 Oct 2017 90,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside and nearside front tyres scrubbing on inner treads 195/60/15

Fail 30 Sep 2017 90,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper blades not checked (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside and nearside front tyres scrubbing on inner treads 195/60/15

Pass 15 Oct 2016 83,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join center to cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to scrub on inner tread. 195/65/15

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads over half worn.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 75,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 67,014 miles

front brake pads around half worn.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,166 miles

front brake pads starting to show signs of wear.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 56,166 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

front brake pads starting to show signs of wear.

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread and going out of shape and perishing, Also has nail in tread.

offside rear tyre showing signs of wear and going out of shape and cracking. also has nail in tread.195/60/15

Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,299 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

center exhaust blowing but not excessive yet.

front brake discs wearing.

front brake pads getting low

rear brakes 27% imbalance

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,646 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,900 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,586 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,546 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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AK05 OVC is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK05 OVC, 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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AK05 OVC is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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