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CV05 VKT

2005 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,079 mi
Last recorded82,079 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VKT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 82,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar d bushes (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 69,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

advise nsr tyre wearing on inner edge 195/65/15

Fail 15 Apr 2015 69,337 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise nsr tyre wearing on inner edge 195/65/15

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,776 miles

advise front pads low

advise nsf wing and bumper damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2014 57,776 miles

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

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

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

advise nsf wing and bumper damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2013 44,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to nsf wing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to nsf wing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2012 33,113 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

long travel in handbrake

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,452 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,206 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 10,120 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 10,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 8,330 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 VKT is a 2005 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VKT, 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 VKT is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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