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BT54 MYY

2005 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,742 mi
Last recorded99,742 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 MYY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 99,742 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 95,817 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 95,789 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 95,769 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened tie bar has been jacked up on (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 94,742 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 94,728 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,472 miles

N/S/F SIDE LIGHT / SLIGHT PERRISHING ON FRONT CV BOOTS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE PIPES / SLIGHT NOISE ON O/S/R BEARING / REAR DISCS CORRODING

O/S/R BACK PLATE ROTTON / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F DROP LINK / SLIGHT ON O/S RACK BOOT

Fail 8 Jul 2014 79,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F SIDE LIGHT / SLIGHT PERRISHING ON FRONT CV BOOTS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE PIPES / SLIGHT NOISE ON O/S/R BEARING / REAR DISCS CORRODING

O/S/R BACK PLATE ROTTON / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F DROP LINK / SLIGHT ON O/S RACK BOOT

Pass 23 Jul 2013 71,376 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 67,813 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 59,882 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,583 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,172 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 35,244 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 25,303 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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BT54 MYY is a 2005 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BT54 MYY, 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 BT54 MYY registered?

BT54 MYY is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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