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EK55 OTD

2005 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,886 mi
Last recorded56,886 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 OTD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 56,886 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 56,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 50,801 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,128 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 43,128 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front c/v gaiters starting to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2011 35,999 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 30,327 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,261 miles

both rear tyres cracking on edges of tread

offside front shockabsorber leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2008 19,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OTD is a 2005 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK55 OTD?

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What year was EK55 OTD registered?

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

Is EK55 OTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 OTD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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