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CT55 FSO

2005 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,433 mi
Last recorded79,433 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 FSO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,433 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 79,433 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,741 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 72,352 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,537 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,334 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust coroding

Pass 22 Oct 2012 65,597 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,425 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 55,424 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 46,278 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,912 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,543 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 26,543 miles

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

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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CT55 FSO is a 2005 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CT55 FSO, 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 CT55 FSO registered?

CT55 FSO is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is CT55 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT55 FSO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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