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EK55 PWU

2005 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,784 mi
Last recorded59,784 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 PWU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 59,784 miles

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

Parking brake to low

Pass 26 Sep 2015 57,149 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 53,605 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 53,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 50,475 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 50,475 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 46,456 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 46,456 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,538 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 36,362 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 36,362 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,821 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 18,387 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 PWU is a 2005 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PWU, 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 PWU registered?

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

Is EK55 PWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 PWU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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