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AO55 YBG

2005 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,822 mi
Last recorded126,822 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YBG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 May 2019 126,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Sill corroded and holed

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 May 2018 122,019 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front play in top suspension mount

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both anti roll bar drop links have slight play

Rear both brake disc backing plates corroded

Rear middle to rear exhaust joint has slight leak

Pass 24 May 2017 116,019 miles

Corrosion started in rear of O/S outer sill, not holed.

Exhaust front flexi section deteriorated with small blow.

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 115,799 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Corrosion started in rear of O/S outer sill, not holed.

Exhaust front flexi section deteriorated with small blow.

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 102,017 miles

Corrosion started in O/S outer sill, not holed !

Exhaust front flexi section deteriorated.

Handbrake effort on 16%.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F Outer CV gaiter perished.

O/S/F, N/S/F & N/S/R tyres worn on inner edges, O/S/F bald on "Raised edge".

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

Fail 5 May 2016 101,807 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Corrosion started in O/S outer sill, not holed !

Exhaust front flexi section deteriorated.

Handbrake effort on 16%.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F Outer CV gaiter perished.

O/S/F, N/S/F & N/S/R tyres worn on inner edges, O/S/F bald on "Raised edge".

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

Pass 29 May 2015 86,842 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake,back plate corroded and fouling disc

Fail 27 May 2015 86,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake,back plate corroded and fouling disc

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,238 miles

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

Front flexi pipe on exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear link rod has play

Offside front brake pipe on suspension leg corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

advised parking brake nsr bit low effency passed

Fail 6 Mar 2014 73,238 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)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front flexi pipe on exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear link rod has play

Offside front brake pipe on suspension leg corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,518 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 12 Nov 2010 38,196 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,163 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 24,568 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 24,568 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 YBG is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO55 YBG, 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 YBG is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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