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EF55 JHA

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,973 mi
Last recorded100,973 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 JHA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,973 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 100,966 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 95,994 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 86,748 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 96,350 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,734 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 65,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 65,612 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,729 miles

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

front brake pads appear worn low

Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake lever travel 'HIGH'

NSR/OSR brake discs in poor condition. (worn)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 46,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake lever travel 'HIGH'

NSR/OSR brake discs in poor condition. (worn)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 37,959 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but readable.

Fail 9 Jan 2010 37,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but readable.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 26,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2008 26,286 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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EF55 JHA is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF55 JHA, 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 EF55 JHA registered?

EF55 JHA is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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