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EK55 APV

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,706 mi
Last recorded77,706 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 APV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 77,704 miles

Nearside Front 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 less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 75,364 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 75,364 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 7.28 limit 3.0 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side VERY LOW READING (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW READING (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 69,849 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 69,847 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 64,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,101 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,416 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 51,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 46,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,463 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 32,290 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 28,402 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 28,402 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r brake caliper sticking on handbrake slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,448 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 23,448 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,322 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,107 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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EK55 APV is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EK55 APV, 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 EK55 APV registered?

EK55 APV is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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