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AU05 FGV

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,774 mi
Last recorded102,774 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 102,774 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 89,220 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 89,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 81,643 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 81,643 miles

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

brake discs rusted

unable to check brake pads

Pass 16 Jun 2012 70,249 miles

offside rear handbrake effort weak

Fail 8 Jun 2012 70,076 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,668 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 47,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 3 Jul 2009 36,511 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 36,501 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f tyre close to wear bands and worn outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,041 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,924 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 FGV is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AU05 FGV, 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 FGV registered?

AU05 FGV is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is AU05 FGV safe to buy?

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