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EN05 SXH

2005 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,502 mi
Last recorded36,502 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 SXH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,502 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,813 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,306 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,629 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 29,598 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 24,701 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 24,701 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 SXH is a 2005 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH?

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What year was EN05 SXH registered?

EN05 SXH is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is EN05 SXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 SXH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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