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DV05 AEB

2005 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,642 mi
Last recorded68,642 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 AEB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 68,642 miles

Nearside Front cv gaitor cracking

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Offside Front cv gaitor cracking

Rear exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 12 May 2016 68,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 3 May 2016 68,630 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

some wear to nearside front brake disc

Pass 8 May 2015 68,077 miles

surface corrosion to rear brake piping

Pass 8 May 2014 63,903 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 58,627 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 58,627 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,424 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 53,352 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,965 miles

the nearside rear door won't open from the outside

Fail 1 Apr 2011 45,861 miles

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

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

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

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

the nearside rear door won't open from the outside

Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,334 miles

the nearside rear door cannot be opened from trhe outside

Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,322 miles

all four of the tyre treads are bald on the inside edges however the center 3/4s are still within the legal limits

the two front tyres are slightly deterioated

Pass 7 Apr 2008 22,615 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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DV05 AEB is a 2005 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DV05 AEB, 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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DV05 AEB is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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