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DX05 OZR

2005 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,797 mi
Last recorded78,797 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 OZR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 78,797 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 64,516 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 58,115 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear n/s and o/s brake backing plates slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2018 57,998 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear n/s and o/s brake backing plates slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2017 56,877 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded most brake pipes covered in thick grease so unable to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heavily corroded

under body heavily corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 56,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded most brake pipes covered in thick grease so unable to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heavily corroded

under body heavily corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 42,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 40,630 miles

corrosion to rear outer sills and suspension components

Fail 15 May 2015 40,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

corrosion to rear outer sills and suspension components

Pass 14 May 2014 37,930 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 35,411 miles

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

spare tyre worn near to limit

Pass 22 May 2012 32,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 29,607 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 29,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 26,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 May 2009 24,028 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)

Pass 21 May 2008 20,783 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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DX05 OZR is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black 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 DX05 OZR, 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 OZR registered?

DX05 OZR is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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