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AP56 AUV

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,130 mi
Last recorded83,130 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 AUV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 83,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear wheelarches

nearside rear door & rear wing damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 19 May 2021 83,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear wheelarches

nearside rear door & rear wing damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 20 May 2020 80,491 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

exhaust front flexi deteriated

Pass 17 May 2019 79,881 miles

corrosion to offside rear wheelarch

Fail 17 May 2019 79,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to offside rear wheelarch

Pass 23 May 2018 79,153 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 76,371 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 76,290 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 65,899 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 65,889 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,782 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 51,782 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,903 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,494 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 34,284 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 28,769 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,225 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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AP56 AUV is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP56 AUV, 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 AP56 AUV registered?

AP56 AUV is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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