2005 KIA Carens 2.0L Petrol · MW55 OXM
2005 KIA Carens (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 98,635 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MW55 OXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 98,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MW55 OXM Mileage History
- 14/09/202288,385 mi
- 20/05/202496,097 mi+7,712 mi
- 23/05/202496,098 mi+1 mi
- 10/06/202598,635 mi+2,537 mi
- 10/06/202598,635 mi
Average of roughly 3,744 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW55 OXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Carens (MW55 OXM) between September 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2025 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 (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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