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EG05 LPO

2005 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,497 mi
Last recorded110,497 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 LPO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 110,497 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 106,345 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 99,329 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 91,757 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,873 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,493 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 76,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,048 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount broken away

Fail 11 Sep 2015 69,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken away

Pass 10 Sep 2014 64,798 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,049 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,860 miles

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

offside front tyre worn very low on inner shoulder and nearside on both shoulders

Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,029 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 45,021 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,152 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 36,152 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,017 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,212 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LPO is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EG05 LPO, 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 LPO registered?

EG05 LPO is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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