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BV05 UXM

2005 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,254 mi
Last recorded90,254 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 UXM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 90,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 83,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 83,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 78,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 78,805 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/n/s almost touching the disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 70,941 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 70,925 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,335 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner/outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake just met the legal requirement

Pass 17 Jan 2020 62,927 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn from inner/outer shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near sleeve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 62,801 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn from inner/outer shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near sleeve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 56,921 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 56,921 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 52,764 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 52,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 48,200 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 48,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,427 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 43,427 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 38,812 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 34,217 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 29,553 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 3 Jan 2012 26,822 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,820 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,918 miles

slight runout in front tyres

Pass 14 Feb 2009 17,700 miles

knock in osr drop link

Pass 23 Feb 2008 13,368 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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BV05 UXM is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV05 UXM, 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 BV05 UXM registered?

BV05 UXM is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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