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CN05 VCD

2005 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,291 mi
Last recorded101,291 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 VCD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 101,291 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 91,580 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 83,942 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,312 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 68,805 miles

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

rear handbrakes just passed

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,453 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 52,453 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,973 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,585 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 37,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,848 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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CN05 VCD is a 2005 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CN05 VCD, 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 CN05 VCD registered?

CN05 VCD is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is CN05 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN05 VCD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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