2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Kia Carens MOT pass rate and common faults

130 MOT tests in 2024. 43.1% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

76Well below average
Passed first time43.1%
Failed or needed repairs56.9%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 130 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements22.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt16.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working9.2%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.7%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value7.7%
    13 marked dangerous
  6. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle6.9%
  7. Stop lamp: not working6.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.4%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.4%
    13 marked dangerous
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes50.8%
  2. Body & chassis34.6%
  3. Lights & electrics33.8%
  4. Suspension30.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.3%
  6. Tyres11.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure19.2%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases13.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Kia Carens?

In 2024, 43.1% of 2005 Kia Carens cars passed their MOT first time, across 130 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Kia Carens?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 Kia Carens reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 76, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).