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BD55 CUK

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,697 mi
Last recorded95,697 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 CUK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 95,697 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)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s rear tyre wearing thin on outside edge

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing thin on inside edge

Fail 1 Jul 2013 95,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s rear tyre wearing thin on outside edge

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 25 May 2012 75,905 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 May 2012 75,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 58,682 miles

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

front discs thin

n/s/f side bulb dim

Fail 26 May 2011 58,682 miles

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

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

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

front discs thin

n/s/f side bulb dim

Fail 9 Apr 2010 39,647 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,647 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 19,596 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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BD55 CUK is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BD55 CUK, 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 BD55 CUK registered?

BD55 CUK is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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