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EA55 CLN

2005 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,040 mi
Last recorded96,040 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 CLN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 96,040 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 96,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,108 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 84,512 miles

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

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

cracking in rear tyres

o/s/f tyre edged

Fail 30 Jan 2014 84,512 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

cracking in rear tyres

o/s/f tyre edged

Pass 4 Feb 2013 78,222 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 72,078 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 68,611 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,407 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of perishment due to age.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 58,407 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of perishment due to age.

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 CLN is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CLN, 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 CLN registered?

EA55 CLN is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 October 2005.

Is EA55 CLN safe to buy?

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