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AJ56 JNO

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,994 mi
Last recorded115,994 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 JNO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 115,994 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 115,860 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 109,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 9 Nov 2015 109,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Nov 2014 103,432 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 103,432 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 103,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 103,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn very low on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,290 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 82,032 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 82,032 miles

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

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)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,020 miles

BOTH O/S TYRES JUST STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES

O/S/ TRACK ROD BOOT SPLIT

Pass 19 Oct 2010 67,245 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front discs slightly worn

Front wipers slightly smear

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil over filled

Fail 18 Oct 2010 67,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O/S/R wheel slightly binding

N/S/R wheel slightly binding

Chip in windscreen

Front discs slightly worn

Front wipers slightly smear

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil over filled

Pass 31 Oct 2009 54,737 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 54,731 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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AJ56 JNO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AJ56 JNO, 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 AJ56 JNO registered?

AJ56 JNO is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is AJ56 JNO safe to buy?

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