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AO56 VJC

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,291 mi
Last recorded75,291 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 75,291 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 70,364 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 66,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 62,684 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 56,458 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 48,438 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 42,881 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 42,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,749 miles

eml warning lamp on

Fail 22 Oct 2015 41,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

eml warning lamp on

front and o/s/r tyres splitting not to cords/canvas at test

Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,633 miles

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

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

all tyres perished splitting

Fail 21 Oct 2014 39,633 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all tyres perished splitting

Fail 22 Oct 2013 37,415 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,415 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 34,758 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,351 miles

no smoke detected by dsm

Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,477 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 21,846 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,794 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 VJC is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO56 VJC registered?

AO56 VJC is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is AO56 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 VJC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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