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CX05 HLE

2005 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,527 mi
Last recorded70,527 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 HLE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,527 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 70,527 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 60 r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 63,578 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 63,578 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 57,858 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,021 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 51,021 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 45,301 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,041 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,004 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 36,003 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,205 miles

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

all discs slightly rusty through lack of use

slight judder from osf and osr discs

Fail 8 Mar 2012 29,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

all brake discs rusty through lack of use

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,418 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,587 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 23,587 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,166 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,023 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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CX05 HLE is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CX05 HLE, 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 CX05 HLE registered?

CX05 HLE is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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