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AP55 KWV

2005 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,313 mi
Last recorded115,313 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 KWV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 115,313 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 111,774 miles

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

Offside no plate light not worling

Pass 25 Jun 2020 106,159 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 106,089 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Park brake lever comes up high, readings are low

Pass 19 Jun 2019 102,272 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,529 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 97,496 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 92,875 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,978 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 87,961 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres outer walls perished

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outer edges wearing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2015 79,417 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 76,471 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,637 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 67,472 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 67,464 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 May 2012 67,294 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2011 60,767 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 60,767 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 51,958 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,881 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 28,881 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AP55 KWV is a 2005 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP55 KWV, 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 AP55 KWV registered?

AP55 KWV is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is AP55 KWV safe to buy?

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