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EA55 BCX

2005 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,571 mi
Last recorded37,571 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 BCX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 37,571 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 37,571 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front side repeater faded

child seat fitted unable to fully check rear seat belts

Fail 13 Aug 2015 32,716 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front side repeater faded

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

child seat fitted unable to fully check rear seat belts

Pass 19 Jul 2014 27,191 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 21,386 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 21,356 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 17,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 17,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre cut on side wall.

rear pads need checking.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 16,975 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 15,445 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 13,286 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 10,406 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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EA55 BCX is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EA55 BCX, 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 EA55 BCX registered?

EA55 BCX is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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