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AO56 TSY

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,479 mi
Last recorded110,479 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 TSY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 110,479 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 104,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 17 Aug 2017 104,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Aug 2016 96,291 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

legal limit only on inner edge of offside front tyre

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 96,128 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

legal limit only on inner edge of offside front tyre

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,676 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge but ok at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,884 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,691 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,121 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 32,527 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,329 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,714 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 TSY is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AO56 TSY, 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 TSY registered?

AO56 TSY is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is AO56 TSY safe to buy?

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