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EN54 ZTV

2005 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

181,828 mi
Last recorded181,828 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 ZTV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 181,828 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 181,633 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 163,600 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 163,254 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 146,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 131,889 miles

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

Nearside front inner cv joint booth slighty insecure.

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

offside front outer cv joint booth has got cracks

Fail 24 Jan 2015 131,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front inner cv joint booth slighty insecure.

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

offside front outer cv joint booth has got cracks

Pass 18 Jan 2014 117,287 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 117,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 105,229 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 91,992 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 80,165 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 79,743 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Jan 2010 68,606 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 68,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 56,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,925 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 42,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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EN54 ZTV is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EN54 ZTV, 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

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What year was EN54 ZTV registered?

EN54 ZTV is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is EN54 ZTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN54 ZTV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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