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AK05 RBO

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,837 mi
Last recorded135,837 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 RBO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 135,837 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 135,837 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn on inside (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 122,181 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 122,175 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 104,875 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 104,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 91,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 91,877 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 79,106 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 79,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,887 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 63,986 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,819 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,257 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,274 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 RBO is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RBO, 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 AK05 RBO registered?

AK05 RBO is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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