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DV55 CLZ

2005 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,017 mi
Last recorded83,017 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CLZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2019 83,017 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,502 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,162 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 72,028 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,687 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 60,363 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,447 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 47,755 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,116 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 35,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,006 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

parking brake travel high

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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DV55 CLZ is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DV55 CLZ, 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 DV55 CLZ registered?

DV55 CLZ is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is DV55 CLZ safe to buy?

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