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ET54 UUE

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,508 mi
Last recorded177,508 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 UUE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 177,508 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 141,389 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 102,132 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,620 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 58,835 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 58,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,629 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,257 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 43,257 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(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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ET54 UUE is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ET54 UUE, 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 ET54 UUE registered?

ET54 UUE is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is ET54 UUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 UUE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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