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EK05 VZW

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,303 mi
Last recorded81,303 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VZW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 81,303 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 81,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 81,212 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 81,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,827 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 80,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 80,206 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 79,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 78,696 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 78,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 76,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 73,989 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 73,989 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 70,002 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 65,296 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 59,822 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,413 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 48,178 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,104 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 33,963 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,343 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 18,248 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 13,983 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 13,983 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EK05 VZW is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZW, 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 EK05 VZW registered?

EK05 VZW is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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