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EA55 PLV

2005 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,536 mi
Last recorded107,536 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 107,536 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 102,313 miles

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

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

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

n/s r arch corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2018 102,313 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s r arch corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2017 94,233 miles

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls and worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Oct 2017 93,938 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls and worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

brake peddle anti slip device worn

inner faces of front brake discs corroded and worn

rear metal brake pipes corroding

wipers splitting

Pass 14 Nov 2016 88,866 miles

inner faces of front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake lazy at start and parking brake down on performance

Fail 11 Nov 2016 88,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill/arch (5.2.6)

inner faces of front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake lazy at start and parking brake down on performance

Pass 9 Nov 2015 82,653 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 82,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,018 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 76,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,165 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 68,165 miles

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

front brake di9scs worn

Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,877 miles

front brake pads getting low

long travel on handbrake

Fail 7 Nov 2012 61,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads getting low

n/s handbrake low

Pass 7 Nov 2011 56,079 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 56,073 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,326 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 50,161 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,702 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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 PLV is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EA55 PLV, 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 PLV registered?

EA55 PLV is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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