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AU05 FFY

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,373 mi
Last recorded102,373 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 FFY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2019 102,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 93,540 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 85,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/ front (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 79,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/ front (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 72,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 72,715 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 66,703 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 66,703 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 60,413 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,563 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,564 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,986 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,095 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,542 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 21,542 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,941 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 16,896 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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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AU05 FFY is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AU05 FFY, 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 AU05 FFY registered?

AU05 FFY is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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