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EJ55 SXE

2005 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,996 mi
Last recorded119,996 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 SXE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 119,996 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both headlamp lens deteriorated

both rear wheel arches and outer sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2018 98,676 miles

Offside Rear sill and wheel arch corroded

both front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2018 98,676 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear sill and wheel arch corroded

both front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,285 miles

exhaust joint rusty

osf cv gaiter perished

Fail 23 Sep 2017 72,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

exhaust joint rusty

osf cv gaiter perished

Pass 24 Sep 2016 54,706 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 54,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 52,424 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 48,155 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 48,155 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 43,888 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 43,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,461 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 38,461 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 30,763 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 27,553 miles

handbrake performance 16%

Pass 4 Dec 2009 23,983 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 18,078 miles

2 bulb not working on high level brake light

Fail 16 Dec 2008 18,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

2 bulb not working on high level brake light

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 SXE is a 2005 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EJ55 SXE, 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 EJ55 SXE registered?

EJ55 SXE is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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