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AU05 EDC

2005 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,614 mi
Last recorded136,614 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 EDC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 136,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 128,059 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake needing servicing

Pass 23 Nov 2018 117,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 107,134 miles

BOTH REAR BACK PLATES CORRODED NOT TO EXCESS

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT SLIGHTLY PERISHED BUT NOT TO EXCESS.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE BUT NOT TO EXCESS

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Fail 24 Nov 2017 107,134 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH REAR BACK PLATES CORRODED NOT TO EXCESS

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT SLIGHTLY PERISHED BUT NOT TO EXCESS.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE BUT NOT TO EXCESS

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 28 Nov 2016 97,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 88,922 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,829 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 74,550 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 74,544 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2013 71,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2013 71,275 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2012 64,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2011 58,644 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 57,243 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,298 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 43,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,310 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,798 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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AU05 EDC is a 2005 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 62,234 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 EDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Carens is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 EDC registered?

AU05 EDC is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is AU05 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 EDC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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