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AK05 VVJ

2005 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,841 mi
Last recorded154,841 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VVJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 154,841 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link slight play

nearside rear anti roll bar link slight play

offside front lower ball joint slight play

offside rear anti roll bar link slight play

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2016 139,016 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 118,359 miles

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)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 110,711 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 110,604 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 103,938 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,938 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 95,187 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 95,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,042 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 84,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 74,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 21 Apr 2010 74,258 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front and rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,274 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,407 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 VVJ is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black 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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

AK05 VVJ is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is AK05 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 VVJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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