CarVerify

Free Car Check

CP05 EJC

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,216 mi
Last recorded113,216 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 EJC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 113,216 miles

front 2 rear metal brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

head lamps deteriorated

offside rear arch corroded

oil leak

slight noise nearside front hub

Fail 22 Mar 2019 112,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Head light units deteriorated

Nearside front top strut mount slight play

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear hand brake low effort

Offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge nearly through to cords

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2018 101,314 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn, worn edges close to limit

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust joint corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2018 101,203 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn, worn edges close to limit

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2017 91,808 miles

Rear both tyres worn edges getting low

Fail 3 Feb 2017 91,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear both tyres worn edges getting low

Pass 18 Jan 2016 83,009 miles

ENGINE FAULT LIGHT ON

Fail 18 Jan 2016 83,008 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

ENGINE FAULT LIGHT ON

Pass 13 Jul 2015 81,301 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 10 Jul 2015 81,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 10 Dec 2014 81,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 13 May 2014 78,198 miles

Both rear brake calipers binding slightly.

Fail 13 May 2014 78,198 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear brake calipers binding slightly.

Pass 8 May 2013 69,524 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 69,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 61,290 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 61,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/rear tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 11 May 2011 53,118 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 45,632 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 37,507 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 27,551 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
Full Kia Carens reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CP05 EJC is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CP05 EJC, 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

How do I check the history of CP05 EJC?

You can check the full history of CP05 EJC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CP05 EJC registered?

CP05 EJC is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is CP05 EJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 EJC shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP05 EJC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CP05 EJC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.