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AO56 EBN

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,852 mi
Last recorded36,852 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EBN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 36,852 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 31,772 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 23,992 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 23,264 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 22,123 miles

rear brakes binding very slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2017 20,978 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Aug 2016 19,823 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 18,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 16,002 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 15,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear handbrake is on minimum limt=16%,& has no lock out.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 14,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 14,609 miles

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

Handbrake Reserve

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 13,298 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 9,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 7,603 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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AO56 EBN is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AO56 EBN, 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 AO56 EBN registered?

AO56 EBN is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is AO56 EBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 EBN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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