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AU05 EDF

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,194 mi
Last recorded79,194 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 EDF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2019 79,194 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,109 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 70,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 59,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

body corrosion in drivers side rear arch

Fail 11 Mar 2017 59,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

body corrosion in drivers side rear arch

Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,733 miles

Deep cuts in o/s/r tyre close to cords

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front brake pads worn low

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 49,733 miles

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

Deep cuts in o/s/r tyre close to cords

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front brake pads worn low

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,684 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 40,684 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,220 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 21,981 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,981 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,604 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,300 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,746 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 EDF is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EDF, 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.

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What year was AU05 EDF registered?

AU05 EDF is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is AU05 EDF safe to buy?

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