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EN05 BYJ

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,037 mi
Last recorded153,037 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 BYJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2022 153,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

handbrake poor

Pass 27 May 2021 147,577 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 138,912 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 128,717 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 115,585 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 102,667 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,505 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,912 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,990 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 54,508 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,281 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,515 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,154 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,569 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 16,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EN05 BYJ is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EN05 BYJ, 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 EN05 BYJ?

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What year was EN05 BYJ registered?

EN05 BYJ is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is EN05 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 BYJ shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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