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AU05 FGK

2005 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,823 mi
Last recorded103,823 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 103,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 103,822 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 95,510 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 95,510 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 84,200 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 90,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 99,900 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,487 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,867 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 70,867 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 61,395 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,719 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 52,680 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,273 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 43,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,425 miles

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 FGK is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU05 FGK, 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 FGK registered?

AU05 FGK is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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