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DA05 BMU

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,429 mi
Last recorded89,429 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 BMU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 89,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing and bumper scuffed and repaired

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 89,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing and bumper scuffed and repaired

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 84,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 80,989 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 80,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,865 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,496 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 67,181 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 56,999 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,726 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 51,726 miles

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,222 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 45,167 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,089 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 40,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,451 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,419 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 30,419 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,458 miles

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

hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,094 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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DA05 BMU is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DA05 BMU, 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 DA05 BMU registered?

DA05 BMU is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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