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EX05 WRO

2005 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,628 mi
Last recorded82,628 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 WRO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 82,628 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,295 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Jul 2016 79,289 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,788 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,788 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,925 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 73,925 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads wearing slightly low

rear pads wearing slightly low

Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,694 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 71,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 67,405 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside rear tyre is cracked/perished

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 67,405 miles

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

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside rear tyre is cracked/perished

Fail 6 Feb 2013 67,404 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside rear tyre is cracked/perished

Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,952 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 58,952 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 15 Feb 2011 49,632 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,111 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,662 miles

offside and nearside front tyre treads are wearing low on the inside edges

offside rear tyre tread is wearing low on the inside edge

slight parking brake travel

Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,431 miles

parking brake travel

Fail 15 Feb 2008 23,427 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

parking brake travel

rear brake pad linings are getting low

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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EX05 WRO 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 EX05 WRO, 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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What year was EX05 WRO registered?

EX05 WRO is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is EX05 WRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 WRO 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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