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BK05 WSO

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,304 mi
Last recorded20,304 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WSO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 20,304 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 20,304 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 15,312 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 15,074 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 14,618 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 14,265 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 13,919 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,079 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 12,295 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 11,860 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 10,807 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,422 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 10,071 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 9,586 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,720 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 8,040 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 8,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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BK05 WSO is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BK05 WSO, 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 BK05 WSO registered?

BK05 WSO is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BK05 WSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 WSO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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