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DF05 JZX

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,672 mi
Last recorded54,672 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 JZX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 54,672 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 47,246 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,246 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 40,588 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 40,588 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,014 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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DF05 JZX is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 DF05 JZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF05 JZX?

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What year was DF05 JZX registered?

DF05 JZX is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is DF05 JZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 JZX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF05 JZX have outstanding finance?

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