2005 KIA Carens 1.6L Petrol · WU55 YWD
2005 KIA Carens (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 58,685 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU55 YWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/09/2025
- 58,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU55 YWD 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 (WU55 YWD) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch/sill end not contin”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not continuous weld (5.3”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
WU55 YWD Mileage History
- 09/08/202353,374 mi
- 09/08/202353,374 mi
- 17/08/202455,758 mi+2,384 mi
- 27/08/202455,761 mi+3 mi
- 03/09/202558,685 mi+2,924 mi
Average of roughly 2,566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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