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BX55 XXH

2005 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,093 mi
Last recorded99,093 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 XXH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 99,093 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 90,093 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 77,420 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

surface cracks to o/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2017 77,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

surface cracks to o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2016 67,941 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 67,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 61,017 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 55,229 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,610 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,048 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 38,172 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,702 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,140 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,719 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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 XXH is a 2005 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XXH, 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 XXH registered?

BX55 XXH is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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