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BD05 WCL

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,211 mi
Last recorded94,211 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 WCL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 94,211 miles

Brake disc dust shields are corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and is over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and is over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 94,211 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc dust shields are corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and is over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and is over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 91,669 miles

Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill and wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill and wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully assess/measure with wheels on. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 91,668 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached Wheel arch liner detached and rubbing on tyre. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill and wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill and wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully assess/measure with wheels on. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 86,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also corroded and weak at the front flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake has little reserve ravel

NSF wheel bearing rough on rotation

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

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

OS NS rear disc brake dust covers are corroded

Rear brake pads are worn thin

Slight corrosion to the NSF brake pipe

Fail 9 Jan 2020 86,915 miles

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))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also corroded and weak at the front flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

OS NS rear disc brake dust covers are corroded

Rear brake pads are worn thin

Slight corrosion to the NSF brake pipe

Pass 1 Feb 2019 80,672 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 80,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill front to back corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

back box blowing slightley

Fail 18 Dec 2018 80,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced complete outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill +centre damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 78,476 miles

Nearside centre outer sill damaged

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 76,020 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 13 Dec 2016 76,020 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Dec 2015 72,701 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Dec 2015 72,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Dec 2014 68,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 63,882 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Feb 2013 56,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,789 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,002 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 20,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,983 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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BD05 WCL is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BD05 WCL, 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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BD05 WCL is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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