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CP05 LXV

2005 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,909 mi
Last recorded126,909 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 LXV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 126,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 123,140 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 123,140 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 109,433 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 108,863 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 98,846 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 98,846 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 87,557 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2010 73,215 miles

small leak at rear of engine.

Pass 28 May 2009 58,778 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 43,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rotation wrong way on n/s front tyre

Pass 20 May 2008 43,442 miles

rotation wrong way on n/s front tyre

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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CP05 LXV is a 2005 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP05 LXV, 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 CP05 LXV registered?

CP05 LXV is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is CP05 LXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 LXV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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