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GV05 TAU

2005 Kia Carens · Diesel · 1991cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1991cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Kia Carens Diesel 1991cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 93,305 miles on the clock, averaging 3,945 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV05 TAU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
93,305
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
3,945

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,305 miles
Reading date
Miles last year145
Average per year3,945
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV05 TAU 23k41k58k76k93k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,305 miles
Since last MOT+145 miles
PASS
Mileage93,160 miles
Since last MOT+699 miles
PASS
Mileage92,461 miles
Since last MOT+584 miles
PASS
Mileage91,877 miles
Since last MOT+802 miles
PASS
Mileage91,075 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,073 miles
Since last MOT+1,980 miles
PASS
Mileage89,093 miles
Since last MOT+1,786 miles
PASS
Mileage87,307 miles
Since last MOT+3,725 miles
PASS
Mileage83,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,582 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,501 miles
Since last MOT+3,490 miles
PASS
Mileage80,011 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,991 miles
Since last MOT+4,510 miles
PASS
Mileage75,481 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,480 miles
Since last MOT+5,729 miles
PASS
Mileage69,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,751 miles
Since last MOT+11,262 miles
PASS
Mileage58,489 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,488 miles
Since last MOT+4,538 miles
PASS
Mileage53,950 miles
Since last MOT+4,178 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,772 miles
Since last MOT+5,710 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,062 miles
Since last MOT+4,837 miles
PASS
Mileage39,225 miles
Since last MOT+5,530 miles
PASS
Mileage33,695 miles
Since last MOT+5,049 miles
PASS
Mileage28,646 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,639 miles
Since last MOT+5,355 miles
PASS
Mileage23,284 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,281 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 TAU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1991cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GV05 TAU

What car is GV05 TAU?

GV05 TAU is a black Kia Carens, diesel (1991cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GV05 TAU?

The last recorded mileage for GV05 TAU was 93,305 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV05 TAU passed its MOT?

GV05 TAU has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2026.

Is GV05 TAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV05 TAU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GV05 TAU?

GV05 TAU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.