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AK55 XJM

2005 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,524 mi
Last recorded108,524 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XJM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 108,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper and o/s/f slight play top monts

Nearside Front and o/s/f backplates corroded, and both rear

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 108,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper and o/s/f slight play top monts

Nearside Front and o/s/f backplates corroded, and both rear

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 103,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre kerbed

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2019 103,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre kerbed

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,895 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 97,890 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 90,920 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 90,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 83,478 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,550 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 77,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,891 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 70,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,076 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 65,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,751 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,478 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 28 Jun 2011 52,476 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,520 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 48,987 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 36,154 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 30,674 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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AK55 XJM is a 2005 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK55 XJM, 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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AK55 XJM is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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