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AP05 UKE

2005 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,770 mi
Last recorded117,770 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 UKE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 117,770 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 111,850 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 108,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 106,417 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 106,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle to back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle hanger missing (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded and catching disc slightly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 103,502 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 100,620 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,620 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 90,910 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,815 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,763 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 60,064 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,422 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 37,204 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,204 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,574 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 26,574 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 UKE is a 2005 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

AP05 UKE is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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