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EF55 KHP

2005 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,085 mi
Last recorded66,085 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 KHP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 66,085 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Jan 2018 66,075 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 18 Nov 2016 57,136 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2016 57,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 52,576 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken but system adequately supported

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

parking brake results close to limit of 16%

Pass 4 Dec 2014 49,548 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 49,548 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,906 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 41,115 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,115 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 36,696 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 36,688 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 27 Nov 2010 32,473 miles

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

both nearside front and rear tyre side walls perishing and offside front starting.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,366 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,672 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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EF55 KHP is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF55 KHP, 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 KHP registered?

EF55 KHP is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for EF55 KHP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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