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BF55 OYC

2005 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,751 mi
Last recorded116,751 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 OYC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 116,751 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 110,642 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 110,642 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 98,317 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

both front wipers smear

Fail 26 Jul 2014 98,317 miles

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

Oil leak

both front wipers smear

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

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

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 2 Jul 2013 87,183 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 87,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,458 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 74,448 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,959 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,275 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 39,263 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 23,767 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 23,758 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,257 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 19,253 miles

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

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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BF55 OYC is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BF55 OYC, 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 BF55 OYC registered?

BF55 OYC is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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