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EJ05 ZDT

2005 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,774 mi
Last recorded124,774 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 ZDT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 124,774 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 124,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 104,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 103,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 81,419 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 73,252 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,454 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,553 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 52,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,295 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 44,291 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,197 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 36,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,434 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,854 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 18,799 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

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

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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EJ05 ZDT is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ05 ZDT, 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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EJ05 ZDT is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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