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AF56 YLD

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,098 mi
Last recorded133,098 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 133,098 miles

Rear tyres are close to legal limit

front anti roll bar links have slight play in the ball joints

Pass 17 Sep 2015 121,512 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 108,969 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 97,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 97,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre tread heavily perished and cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,031 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 89,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,427 miles

Battery insecure

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Aug 2011 79,427 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 67,542 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 67,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 54,210 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 YLD is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YLD, 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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AF56 YLD is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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