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EF05 ZGK

2005 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,328 mi
Last recorded63,328 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 ZGK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 63,328 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 58,109 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 46,316 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 46,316 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 45,108 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 43,905 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking outer edges

Fail 8 May 2015 43,905 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking outer edges

Pass 12 May 2014 41,464 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cracking outer edge

Pass 7 May 2013 38,830 miles

eml light on

n/s/r tyre slight cracking outer edge

Pass 14 May 2012 36,097 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,172 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,070 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 26,070 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,677 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 20,677 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 14,672 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 ZGK is a 2005 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF05 ZGK, 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 ZGK registered?

EF05 ZGK is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is EF05 ZGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 ZGK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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