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AO56 OMU

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,922 mi
Last recorded117,922 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 OMU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 117,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,673 miles

exhaust very week and small hole in front pipe near join with dpf

Fail 27 Sep 2018 115,666 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust very week and small hole in front pipe near join with dpf

Pass 5 Oct 2017 110,638 miles

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

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

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

exhaust very rusty becoming weak in places

Pass 12 Sep 2016 102,695 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 93,716 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 83,878 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,363 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 76,351 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 66,522 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,777 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,237 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,783 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 OMU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OMU, 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 OMU registered?

AO56 OMU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is AO56 OMU safe to buy?

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