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DA55 FJC

2005 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,280 mi
Last recorded62,280 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 FJC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 62,280 miles

condition of n/s/f and o/s/f outer cv boots

n/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge

o/s handbrake efforts

play in o/s/r up right anti roll bar link border line

Pass 7 Oct 2014 56,225 miles

condition n/s and o/s c v boots

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes

uneven wear both front tyres and 2mm inner edges

Fail 3 Oct 2014 56,198 miles

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

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

condition n/s and o/s c v boots

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes

uneven wear both front tyres and 2mm inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,071 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 37,225 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 37,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,631 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 24,977 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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DA55 FJC is a 2005 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA55 FJC, 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 DA55 FJC registered?

DA55 FJC is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is DA55 FJC safe to buy?

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