# DA05CDF — KIA CARENS MOT History & Vehicle Check

DA05CDF is a Blue KIA CARENS, Petrol (1794cc), first registered 2005-05-31. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for DA05CDF — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | DA05CDF |
| Make | KIA |
| Model | CARENS |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1794cc |
| First registered | 2005-05-31 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2015-05-31 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 11
- Passes: 7
- Fails: 4
- Pass rate: 63.64%
- Total defects recorded: 36

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-02 16:37:32 | PASSED | 35,476 MI | 2015-05-31 00:00:00 |
| 2014-05-01 15:33:52 | FAILED | 35,467 MI | — |
| 2013-05-11 13:04:27 | PASSED | 32,186 MI | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 |
| 2013-05-11 10:48:49 | FAILED | 32,186 MI | — |
| 2012-05-15 14:10:34 | PASSED | 28,942 MI | 2013-05-31 00:00:00 |
| 2011-05-27 11:06:57 | PASSED | 24,612 MI | 2012-05-31 00:00:00 |
| 2010-05-23 10:44:45 | PASSED | 19,900 MI | 2011-05-31 00:00:00 |
| 2009-05-25 13:06:28 | FAILED | 15,591 MI | — |
| 2009-05-25 13:06:28 | PASSED | 15,591 MI | 2010-05-31 00:00:00 |
| 2008-05-28 16:34:30 | PASSED | 11,171 MI | 2009-05-31 00:00:00 |
| 2008-05-28 12:36:02 | FAILED | 11,162 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2014-05-01 15:33:52 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2013-05-11 13:04:27 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- USER ENTERED: Centre exhaust corroded
- USER ENTERED: Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped
- USER ENTERED: Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak
- USER ENTERED: Offside front tyre slightly deteriorated
- USER ENTERED: Nearside rear tyre deteriorated
- USER ENTERED: Nearside front tyre wearing on both shoulder

**2013-05-11 10:48:49 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FAIL: Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- USER ENTERED: Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped
- USER ENTERED: Offside front tyre slightly deteriorated
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak
- USER ENTERED: Centre exhaust corroded
- USER ENTERED: Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- USER ENTERED: Nearside front tyre wearing on both shoulder
- USER ENTERED: Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

**2012-05-15 14:10:34 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2011-05-27 11:06:57 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- USER ENTERED: Under body and brake pipes have been blacked making inspection hard

**2009-05-25 13:06:28 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- USER ENTERED: Coolant leak

**2009-05-25 13:06:28 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- USER ENTERED: Coolant leak

**2008-05-28 12:36:02 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for DA05CDF is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/DA05CDF. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.