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AJ56 JPU

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,361 mi
Last recorded126,361 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 JPU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 126,361 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on edges.

Slight play in anti roll bar D bushes.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 114,652 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 114,652 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 106,938 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 95,981 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 95,972 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 86,618 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 86,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 78,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake pipes into rear flexis rusted

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,785 miles

inner edge of o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 25 Nov 2010 70,785 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

inner edge of o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 25 Nov 2009 61,951 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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AJ56 JPU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black 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 AJ56 JPU, 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 JPU registered?

AJ56 JPU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is AJ56 JPU safe to buy?

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