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CK05 KWX

2005 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,576 mi
Last recorded90,576 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 KWX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 90,576 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 84,422 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 75,604 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 68,260 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 66,768 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 4 Nov 2014 66,768 miles

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Car pulling to left - possible tracking problem

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 13 Dec 2013 65,621 miles

Clutch pedal rubber wearing

OSF tyre low in tread

Fail 13 Dec 2013 65,621 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Clutch pedal rubber wearing

OSF tyre low in tread

Pass 23 Nov 2012 63,509 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 58,368 miles

Battery insecure ( secured with bolt )

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F seatbelt fraying

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 58,368 miles

Battery insecure ( secured with bolt )

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F seatbelt fraying

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 49,692 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,204 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 36,204 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 28,069 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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CK05 KWX is a 2005 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK05 KWX, 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 CK05 KWX registered?

CK05 KWX is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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