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CV05 HSC

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,477 mi
Last recorded102,477 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 HSC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 102,477 miles

both rear handbrake reading low

n/s o/s rear brake back plates corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded

unable to check rear metal brake pipes fully due to painted over

Fail 19 Apr 2017 102,452 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

n/s o/s rear brake back plates corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded

unable to check rear metal brake pipes fully due to painted over

Pass 7 Mar 2016 95,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 95,566 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

heavy wear both front brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,452 miles

ADVISORIES ON TEST NUMBER 269873975071

Fail 14 Mar 2015 85,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Feb 2014 73,907 miles

both front tyres low and badly worn on edges

rear tyres getting low and worn on edges

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 9 Mar 2013 64,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all tyres low on pressure

Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,357 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 55,357 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,366 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 43,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,241 miles

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

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

long hand brake travel+n/s +o/s not locking

Pass 4 Mar 2009 20,670 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 20,695 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 17,941 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 17,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 16,860 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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CV05 HSC is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CV05 HSC, 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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CV05 HSC is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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