2005 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · YY55 CJE
2005 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 75,315 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY55 CJE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2024
- 75,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY55 CJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Carens (YY55 CJE) between September 2008 and February 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
YY55 CJE Mileage History
- 29/09/200810,440 mi
- 01/10/200915,525 mi+5,085 mi
- 29/09/201023,490 mi+7,965 mi
- 28/09/201132,729 mi+9,239 mi
- 27/09/201243,059 mi+10,330 mi
- 30/09/201351,268 mi+8,209 mi
- 22/09/201456,306 mi+5,038 mi
- 29/09/201558,810 mi+2,504 mi
- 28/09/201660,557 mi+1,747 mi
- 30/09/201660,572 mi+15 mi
- 12/09/201762,203 mi+1,631 mi
- 01/10/201864,221 mi+2,018 mi
- 25/09/201966,100 mi+1,879 mi
- 31/01/202066,440 mi+340 mi
- 22/01/202167,809 mi+1,369 mi
- 02/02/202167,825 mi+16 mi
- 02/02/202167,825 mi
- 26/01/202268,779 mi+954 mi
- 24/01/202371,501 mi+2,722 mi
- 13/02/202371,790 mi+289 mi
- 09/02/202475,315 mi+3,525 mi
Average of roughly 4,223 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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