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BJ05 LTU

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,245 mi
Last recorded80,245 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LTU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 80,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2021 80,245 miles

both rear wheel arch corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 55,365 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear indicators

both rear lower wheel arches corroded next to rear doors but still ok

Pass 23 May 2019 53,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear arches corroded not jagged

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 53,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear arches corroded not jagged

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 51,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear arches slightly corroded

Fail 25 May 2018 51,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear arches slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 50,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

both rear arches slightly corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 50,181 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

both rear arches slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 48,179 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Fail 26 May 2016 48,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Fail 21 May 2015 46,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 46,006 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 43,296 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 42,402 miles

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front discs lipped

minor corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 34,570 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 15 Feb 2011 30,334 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 26,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 22,138 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,563 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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BJ05 LTU is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ05 LTU, 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 BJ05 LTU registered?

BJ05 LTU is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BJ05 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 LTU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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