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EJ55 KSX

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,553 mi
Last recorded80,553 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 KSX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 80,553 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,464 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 63,007 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,707 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 39,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,606 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,311 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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EJ55 KSX is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EJ55 KSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ55 KSX registered?

EJ55 KSX is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is EJ55 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ55 KSX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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