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DE55 ZVO

2005 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,276 mi
Last recorded48,276 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ZVO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 48,276 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 48,250 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 43,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 38,469 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 38,467 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 31,941 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 31,941 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 25,884 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 25,132 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 24,770 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 24,179 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 22,081 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 21,159 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 19,569 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,255 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 17,298 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 17,298 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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DE55 ZVO is a 2005 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE55 ZVO, 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 DE55 ZVO registered?

DE55 ZVO is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is DE55 ZVO safe to buy?

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