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EU05 KXY

2005 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,683 mi
Last recorded45,683 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 KXY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2019 45,683 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,751 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,155 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,284 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,793 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,003 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,098 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,087 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,510 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 24,951 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,967 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,363 miles

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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EU05 KXY is a 2005 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EU05 KXY, 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 EU05 KXY?

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What year was EU05 KXY registered?

EU05 KXY is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is EU05 KXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 KXY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU05 KXY have outstanding finance?

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