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BX55 XOB

2005 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,307 mi
Last recorded73,307 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 XOB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,307 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 65,491 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 60,983 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,916 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 43,951 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 37,205 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 29,667 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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BX55 XOB is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BX55 XOB, 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 BX55 XOB registered?

BX55 XOB is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is BX55 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX55 XOB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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