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AO56 EXJ

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,082 mi
Last recorded126,082 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EXJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 126,082 miles

Front Pads not fully inspected

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component From pas area (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 118,320 miles

Front Inner Pads not fully inspected

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack gaitors seeping (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 118,319 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Inner Pads not fully inspected

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack gaitors seeping (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 108,430 miles

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 98,997 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 98,997 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 89,460 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 80,673 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 70,864 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 70,549 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,255 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,367 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 EXJ 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 75%.

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 EXJ, 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 EXJ registered?

AO56 EXJ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 October 2006.

Is AO56 EXJ safe to buy?

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