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AF56 YKJ

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,534 mi
Last recorded89,534 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 YKJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,534 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 89,534 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 88,817 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

STRONG ADVISE N/S/R TYRE DISTORTED & STARTING TO FLAT SPOT

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

signs of binding o/s/r brake disc

Pass 2 Mar 2013 76,131 miles

n/s/r hand brake low effort

o/s/f cv boot slight leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,452 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 58,669 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,315 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,741 miles

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

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 YKJ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AF56 YKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF56 YKJ registered?

AF56 YKJ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is AF56 YKJ safe to buy?

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