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AP05 HKW

2005 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,609 mi
Last recorded80,609 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 HKW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,609 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 43,107 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,296 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 34,295 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 30,598 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 22,969 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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AP05 HKW is a 2005 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AP05 HKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP05 HKW?

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What year was AP05 HKW registered?

AP05 HKW is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is AP05 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 HKW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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