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BW05 BBV

2005 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,225 mi
Last recorded76,225 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 BBV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 76,225 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

both headlight lenses faded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 76,224 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

both headlight lenses faded

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Oct 2016 64,299 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 64,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 52,120 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 52,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 51,956 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,355 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,336 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 43,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 39,524 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 39,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 33,743 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 33,743 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 Oct 2009 27,290 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,646 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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BW05 BBV is a 2005 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BW05 BBV, 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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BW05 BBV is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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