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BG05 WUR

2005 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,928 mi
Last recorded63,928 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 WUR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 63,928 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 63,928 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 63,184 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 63,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,211 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 61,156 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 53,349 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 53,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,114 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 31,113 miles

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

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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BG05 WUR is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG05 WUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 WUR registered?

BG05 WUR is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is BG05 WUR safe to buy?

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