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CA54 PHX

2005 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,661 mi
Last recorded61,661 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 PHX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 61,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 61,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2020 58,213 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 57,007 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 57,005 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 91,603 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND SIDE WALL SPLITING !! (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 76,178 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre SIDE WALL SPLITTING

Oil leak ()

Rear HAND BRAKErequirements only just met.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 51,360 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 51,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 49,419 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 49,419 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,338 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 39,680 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 39,668 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2012 33,771 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 28,863 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 25,467 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,262 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 15,741 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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CA54 PHX is a 2005 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CA54 PHX, 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 CA54 PHX registered?

CA54 PHX is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is CA54 PHX safe to buy?

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