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AU05 FGE

2005 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,499 mi
Last recorded65,499 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 FGE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 65,499 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f , n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm ft bushes (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake backplate corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2018 65,499 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ft trailing arm mount, outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f , n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm ft bushes (2.4.G.2)

evidence of leak on n/s/r brake, no leak visible with pressure applied

n/s/r brake backplate corroded

oil on minimum , leak on engine

Pass 21 Oct 2016 52,588 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 52,586 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2015 47,365 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside windscreen wiper split

Fail 21 Oct 2015 47,293 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside windscreen wiper split

Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inside enges

Fail 24 Oct 2014 40,918 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inside enges

Pass 11 Nov 2013 35,990 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 35,989 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,412 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 34,412 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 27,684 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 27,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,272 miles

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

suspect rear brake pads low

Fail 15 Mar 2010 26,272 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

slight bind n/s rear brake

suspect rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2009 236,619 miles

n/s front tyre near legal limit outside edge

Fail 16 Feb 2009 236,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre near legal limit outside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,600 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 21,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FGE is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AU05 FGE, 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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AU05 FGE is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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