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EX05 WRP

2005 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,134 mi
Last recorded78,134 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 78,134 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 78,112 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 78,112 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 70,804 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 70,772 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 62,169 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 62,169 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,466 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2012 52,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,751 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,995 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 29,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear number plate getting faded

Pass 17 Jan 2009 22,196 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2009 22,196 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 WRP is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WRP, 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 WRP registered?

EX05 WRP is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EX05 WRP safe to buy?

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