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DY55 WFJ

2005 Kia Carens

Black Lpg 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

192,203 mi
Last recorded192,203 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 WFJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 192,203 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 183,482 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 171,964 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 160,075 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 159,951 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 127,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 88,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 39,370 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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DY55 WFJ is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DY55 WFJ, 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 DY55 WFJ registered?

DY55 WFJ is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is DY55 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 WFJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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