MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fuel system component leaking rear pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear exhaust mounting broken
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
n/s/f tyre has small cuts to cords
o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape
o/s/r brake binding slightly
slight corrosion on rear brake discs
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AP54 LMM is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 AP54 LMM, 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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AP54 LMM is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 February 2005.
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