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CE05 CTO

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,328 mi
Last recorded94,328 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 CTO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2015 94,328 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,303 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 77,709 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,997 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,658 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,996 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,382 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,945 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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CE05 CTO is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CE05 CTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE05 CTO registered?

CE05 CTO is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is CE05 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 CTO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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