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AF56 YKL

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,101 mi
Last recorded110,101 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 110,101 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 110,092 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 84,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre close to limit and has edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre close legal limit has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre close legal limit has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brae discs has light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 84,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre close to limit and has edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre close legal limit has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre close legal limit has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brae discs has light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 65,470 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 65,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Ring (3.4.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 61,030 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Fail 31 May 2017 60,967 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,673 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,340 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,534 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2013 37,534 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,495 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 30,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,705 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,640 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,335 miles

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 YKL is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKL, 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 YKL registered?

AF56 YKL is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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