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AP05 TVY

2005 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,800 mi
Last recorded85,800 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 TVY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 85,800 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Jan 2018 85,800 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,622 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and starting to perish

Fail 10 Jan 2017 81,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges and starting to perish

Pass 13 Jan 2016 77,354 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 70,460 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 70,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 58,742 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 58,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,186 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 56,186 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 49,737 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers split

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 TVY is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AP05 TVY, 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 AP05 TVY registered?

AP05 TVY is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is AP05 TVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 TVY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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