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EK05 WAE

2005 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,058 mi
Last recorded95,058 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 WAE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 95,058 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

wheel covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2015 95,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/f tyre edge feathering

wheel covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 91,709 miles

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

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

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

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

auxilliary drive belt tensioner (or something in that area) noisy

Fail 1 Apr 2014 91,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

auxilliary drive belt tensioner (or something in that area) noisy

clutch thrust bearing noisy

Fail 2 Apr 2013 85,114 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

All brake pads apear half worn

Drivers seat belt webing difficult to extend to buckle

Near side front inner CV bootleaking a small amount of grease

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

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

Power steering rack body oily, apears to be engine oil, no obvious leaks from rack

Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,114 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

All brake pads apear half worn

Drivers seat belt webing difficult to extend to buckle

Near side front inner CV bootleaking a small amount of grease

Power steering rack body oily, apears to be engine oil, no obvious leaks from rack

Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,151 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Center exhaust box rattleing slightly

Drivers seat belt dificult to unwreal

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads half worn

Near side front inner CV boot leaking a small amount of grease

Near side front tyre has inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,309 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 69,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,405 miles

O/S/F tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm.Both rear tyres starting to crack but not showing cords.All tyres under inflated.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 60,405 miles

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

O/S/F tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm.Both rear tyres starting to crack but not showing cords.All tyres under inflated.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 52,146 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,991 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 WAE is a 2005 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EK05 WAE, 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 WAE registered?

EK05 WAE is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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