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CE05 CTV

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,931 mi
Last recorded81,931 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 81,931 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 May 2014 81,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 69,307 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 56,997 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 43,457 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 43,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 42,390 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,308 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 34,785 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 CTV is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CTV, 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 CE05 CTV registered?

CE05 CTV is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is CE05 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 CTV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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