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EO55 RNF

2005 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,110 mi
Last recorded90,110 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 RNF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 90,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,386 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 87,386 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 86,623 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 86,617 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,554 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 71,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 63,410 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 51,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2013 51,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,089 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,616 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 27,361 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,583 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 19,583 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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EO55 RNF is a 2005 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO55 RNF, 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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EO55 RNF is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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