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CT05 AXW

2005 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,552 mi
Last recorded65,552 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT05 AXW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 65,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 61,929 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 61,929 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 58,211 miles

nearside front cv gaiter cracking

offside outer rear door handle sticking but can be still opened

Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,642 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 41,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,298 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,095 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 26,091 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,202 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 25,094 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 22,383 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 19,516 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,030 miles

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

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

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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CT05 AXW is a 2005 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CT05 AXW, 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 CT05 AXW registered?

CT05 AXW is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is CT05 AXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT05 AXW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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