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AF56 YKW

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,220 mi
Last recorded98,220 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 YKW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 98,220 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 98,044 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Front discs lipped

Front exhaust flexi pipe mesh damaged but not leaking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear door damaged

engine management light on

servo reservoir bottle damped with brake fluid

Pass 5 Nov 2015 80,296 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 68,052 miles

inner edge worn on o/s front tyre

n/s body damage

Pass 28 Nov 2013 56,983 miles

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

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

damage to nearside rear door

Fail 21 Nov 2013 56,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside rear door

Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,600 miles

rear tyres poor

Fail 7 Nov 2012 48,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres poor

Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,129 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 40,129 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 32,698 miles

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

side wall scuffed on n/s front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,698 miles

side wall scuffed on n/s front tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2009 19,673 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 YKW is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

AF56 YKW is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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The MOT history for AF56 YKW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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