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EK55 FVM

2005 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,718 mi
Last recorded111,718 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 FVM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 111,718 miles

Both sides rear wheel arch covered in tape

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 111,706 miles

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

Both sides rear wheel arch covered in tape

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 102,568 miles

Both sides rear wheel arch covered in tape

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear outer sills re welded and under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 102,556 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))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded causing a projection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded causing a projection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both sides rear wheel arch covered in tape

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 99,273 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills re welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 99,273 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills re welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 94,258 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 93,232 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 93,204 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill/wheel box (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill/wheel box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 90,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim poor

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 90,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim poor

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 88,778 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 83,575 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 81,834 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 81,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 78,692 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Fail 5 Dec 2016 78,692 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 11 Jan 2016 76,678 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,045 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 72,045 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 58,000 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,400 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 49,390 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,230 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,261 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 22,243 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 15,380 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 FVM is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK55 FVM, 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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EK55 FVM is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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