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EA55 CKV

2005 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,612 mi
Last recorded88,612 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 CKV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 88,612 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 82,791 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security osr wheel arch is corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 82,713 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both lens affect pattern on beam (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security osr wheel arch is corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front front number plate is bent and could catch legs of pedestrians

Pass 10 Aug 2022 77,614 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 77,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 73,101 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 73,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 57,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 42,380 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,339 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens cloudy

offside rear calliper slight seized

Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,157 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear pads getting low

Fail 22 Mar 2016 38,157 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear pads getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,008 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 33,656 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 33,656 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,874 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,512 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 22,741 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 18,727 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,066 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 CKV is a 2005 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CKV, 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 CKV registered?

EA55 CKV is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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