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AO55 OZL

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,676 mi
Last recorded113,676 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OZL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 113,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 102,094 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 93,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear exhaust mountings corroded.

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 92,932 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear exhaust mountings corroded.

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,736 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

rear exhaust mounting fractured but still consider exhaust secure

Fail 3 Sep 2014 85,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

rear exhaust mounting fractured but still consider exhaust secure

Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,619 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,522 miles

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

both front tyres 2mm

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,262 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,993 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 OZL is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OZL, 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 OZL registered?

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

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