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EK05 ZBE

2005 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,627 mi
Last recorded83,627 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 ZBE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,627 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 83,627 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 77,350 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 77,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 73,038 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,661 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 64,160 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 58,563 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 52,929 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r door cannot be opened from outside of vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,264 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 47,259 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 41,489 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,715 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 ZBE is a 2005 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE registered?

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

Is EK05 ZBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 ZBE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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