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EF55 NXL

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,156 mi
Last recorded62,156 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 NXL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,156 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 55,571 miles

Engine noise

Handbrake effort only just reached 16%

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 51,219 miles

both front outer c/v gaiters have cracking.

minor oil leak at nearside front.

rear wiper rubber is perished.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 51,219 miles

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

both front outer c/v gaiters have cracking.

minor oil leak at nearside front.

rear wiper rubber is perished.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,586 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 44,585 miles

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

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

N/s/f tyre worn low at inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2012 34,866 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 34,774 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,811 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,298 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 23,298 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 17,847 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 12,674 miles

childs seat fitted at time of test in nearside rear seat position

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 NXL is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NXL, 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 NXL registered?

EF55 NXL is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is EF55 NXL safe to buy?

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