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EA05 HKZ

2005 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,088 mi
Last recorded94,088 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 HKZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 94,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 84,887 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2017 84,887 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 71,658 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 66,165 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 66,045 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,043 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 60,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,327 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,732 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 34,551 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)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 34,540 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 29 Apr 2008 25,441 miles

Advised customer handbrake is nearing reserve limits.

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

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

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

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

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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EA05 HKZ is a 2005 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA05 HKZ, 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 EA05 HKZ registered?

EA05 HKZ is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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