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EG05 JMU

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,226 mi
Last recorded127,226 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 JMU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 127,226 miles

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

Offside Rear arch corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 127,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear arch corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 110,198 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts slight frosting (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 110,198 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts slight frosting (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 92,558 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 92,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 79,197 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 79,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,261 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 50,261 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,050 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,489 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

osf tyre cut in tread

Fail 28 Jul 2010 43,487 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

osf tyre cut in tread

Fail 20 Jul 2009 36,617 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,617 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 29,313 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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EG05 JMU is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EG05 JMU, 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 EG05 JMU registered?

EG05 JMU is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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