2005 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · K10 KAG
2005 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 94,637 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K10 KAG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2022
- 94,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K10 KAG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Carens (K10 KAG) between November 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively doe to weak arm pressure (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
K10 KAG Mileage History
- 16/11/202191,815 mi
- 23/11/202191,854 mi+39 mi
- 06/12/202294,633 mi+2,779 mi
- 07/12/202294,637 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,672 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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