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CU05 DDL

2005 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,618 mi
Last recorded73,618 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 73,618 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 64,866 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 61,474 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,542 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,873 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

slight cracking to offside rear outer tyre wall

uneven wear to offside front tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2008 30,788 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

slight cracking to offside rear outer tyre wall

uneven wear to offside 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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CU05 DDL is a 2005 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CU05 DDL, 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 DDL registered?

CU05 DDL is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is CU05 DDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 DDL shows 6 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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