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CU05 DDJ

2005 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,791 mi
Last recorded134,791 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 DDJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 134,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 128,664 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 121,998 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 121,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 115,755 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 115,755 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 109,290 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 101,056 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,290 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 92,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,410 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,810 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 64,174 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 64,174 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,980 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,760 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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CU05 DDJ is a 2005 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU05 DDJ, 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 CU05 DDJ registered?

CU05 DDJ is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is CU05 DDJ safe to buy?

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