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EK05 FFX

2005 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,721 mi
Last recorded83,721 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 FFX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,721 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 78,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 74,338 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 66,514 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,689 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,703 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 42,719 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,565 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,917 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

H/BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING EXCESSIVE.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,307 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 23,818 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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EK05 FFX is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK05 FFX, 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

How do I check the history of EK05 FFX?

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What year was EK05 FFX registered?

EK05 FFX is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is EK05 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 FFX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK05 FFX have outstanding finance?

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