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AO55 OZK

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,510 mi
Last recorded81,510 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OZK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 81,510 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

various brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,527 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirement

Fail 8 Sep 2015 62,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,649 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,469 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 42,615 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,588 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,601 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,705 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,516 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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AO55 OZK is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OZK, 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 AO55 OZK registered?

AO55 OZK is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is AO55 OZK safe to buy?

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