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DE05 SZD

2005 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,758 mi
Last recorded94,758 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 SZD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 94,758 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear wiper split

Fail 21 Mar 2016 94,758 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly top leg excess play (2.5.B.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no motor (8.2.3)

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear wiper split

Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,501 miles

Front discs worn and lipped

Front tyre pressures low

Rear wiper split

Fail 27 Aug 2014

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front discs worn and lipped

Front tyre pressures low

Rear wiper split

Pass 7 Jan 2013 811,116 miles

OS number plate light weak

Fail 4 Jan 2013 81,116 miles

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

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

OS number plate light weak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,138 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 58,387 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,389 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 40,655 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 40,655 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,456 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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DE05 SZD is a 2005 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE05 SZD, 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 DE05 SZD registered?

DE05 SZD is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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