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AK56 PDY

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,600 mi
Last recorded140,600 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 PDY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 140,600 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 133,223 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wishbones bushes worn

Pass 24 Jul 2023 128,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 127,950 miles

both font brake discs are slightly pitted

both o/s and n/s front anti roll link rod ball joints have slight

Pass 9 Sep 2020 122,923 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 114,418 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 108,172 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 103,114 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,643 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 94,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 94,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,784 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 79,784 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 67,365 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 42,616 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 42,616 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 31,050 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 22,379 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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AK56 PDY is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AK56 PDY, 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 AK56 PDY registered?

AK56 PDY is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 October 2006.

Is AK56 PDY safe to buy?

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