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EF05 GWA

2005 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,798 mi
Last recorded129,798 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 GWA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 129,798 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre obviously under inflated and cracking on side walls

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 129,796 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre obviously under inflated and cracking on side walls

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 116,885 miles

both sides rear brake pipes into rear flexis becoming rusty

headlamp len,s dull

Fail 4 Jul 2016 116,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both sides rear brake pipes into rear flexis becoming rusty

headlamp len,s dull

Pass 6 May 2015 104,132 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml illuminated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated/worn

Fail 30 Apr 2015 103,894 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml illuminated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated/worn

Fail 12 May 2014 90,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 90,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 68,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,286 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine cylinder misfire.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R Door does not open from outside.

Very slight brake drag O/S/R.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,598 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 36,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,578 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 23,466 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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EF05 GWA is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EF05 GWA, 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 EF05 GWA registered?

EF05 GWA is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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