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CK05 MYB

2005 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,065 mi
Last recorded55,065 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 55,065 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 55,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 54,695 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 8 Feb 2017 54,695 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 2 Feb 2016 54,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 54,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,018 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 51,908 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 49,335 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 49,314 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 47,217 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,744 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 44,713 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,489 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 38,725 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 34,931 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 30,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

long handbrake travel

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 12 May 2008 30,839 miles

long handbrake travel

n/s wiper starting to split

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 MYB is a 2005 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MYB, 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 MYB registered?

CK05 MYB is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is CK05 MYB safe to buy?

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