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AF56 TFE

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,893 mi
Last recorded90,893 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 TFE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 90,893 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 90,889 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 79,429 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 79,426 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,312 miles

both rear tyres low and perished

Fail 18 Sep 2020 69,291 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres low and perished

Pass 20 Sep 2019 59,138 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 59,129 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 48,129 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 48,133 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,277 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 39,277 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 32,611 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,371 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 26,835 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,745 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 24,741 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2012 22,757 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,236 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,334 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 14,018 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 14,018 miles

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

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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AF56 TFE is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 62,920 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 AF56 TFE, 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 20 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF56 TFE registered?

AF56 TFE is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is AF56 TFE safe to buy?

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