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AO55 HYG

2005 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,906 mi
Last recorded99,906 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HYG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 99,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 99,898 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,835 miles

osf cv gaiter perished

rear brake pipes rusty

rear tyre valves perished

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 14 Jun 2017 75,829 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

osf cv gaiter perished

osf tyre worn on edge and at 1.6mm

rear brake pipes rusty

rear tyre valves perished

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Jun 2016 70,087 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,100 miles

brake anti slip worn

Fail 29 May 2015 60,099 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake anti slip worn

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,868 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,788 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 42,849 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 42,838 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,957 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,112 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,611 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,641 miles

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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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AO55 HYG is a 2005 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO55 HYG, 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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AO55 HYG is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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