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DX05 MXA

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,513 mi
Last recorded60,513 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 MXA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 60,513 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2017 58,943 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,244 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 55,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 49,122 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,376 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,588 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,288 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 30,658 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 26,907 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,652 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 22,651 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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DX05 MXA is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DX05 MXA, 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 DX05 MXA registered?

DX05 MXA is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is DX05 MXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 MXA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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