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AO05 OKG

2005 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,262 mi
Last recorded117,262 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 OKG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2019 117,262 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre distorted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust hanger broken but still supported

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

Rear wheel arches badly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 98,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near side and off side fronts (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Light unit full of water

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inners (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Rear Wheel arches and rear outer sills corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 98,468 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near side and off side fronts (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Light unit full of water

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inners (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Rear Wheel arches and rear outer sills corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,063 miles

Off side rear tyre inner tread bald

Rear exhaust box hanger broken but system still secure

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 78,063 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Off side rear brake disc scored and worn due to brake pad down to metal

Off side rear tyre inner tread bald

Rear exhaust box hanger broken but system still secure

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,047 miles

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing damaged (5.2.4a)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,173 miles

Centre seat belt buckle damaged but functions correctly

Fail 21 Mar 2015 36,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All tyres cracked and perished

Centre seat belt buckle damaged but functions correctly

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 13,641 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 12,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 11,834 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 11,834 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 10,976 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 10,975 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 100,070 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 9,490 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 8,284 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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AO05 OKG is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AO05 OKG, 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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AO05 OKG is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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