MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,679 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre close to limits
slight leak from fuel filter
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
offside rear and nearside front tyres close to limits
slight leak from fuel filter
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU05 XHV is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 XHV, 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
How do I check the history of BU05 XHV?
You can check the full history of BU05 XHV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BU05 XHV registered?
BU05 XHV is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2005.
Is BU05 XHV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU05 XHV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BU05 XHV have outstanding finance?
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