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BU05 PUF

2005 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,705 mi
Last recorded98,705 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 PUF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 98,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 90,633 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 78,207 miles

General under-body corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 78,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

General under-body corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 78,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

SHOCKS CORRODED

SILLS CORRODED

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 77,652 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 77,617 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 76,426 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 74,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 71,198 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 71,198 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 70,229 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 70,226 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,284 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 67,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,170 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,037 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,685 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,149 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,517 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,759 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,870 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 36,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 29,316 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 29,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,569 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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BU05 PUF is a 2005 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU05 PUF, 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 BU05 PUF registered?

BU05 PUF is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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