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AV55 WMW

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,389 mi
Last recorded50,389 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 WMW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2022 50,389 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 45,675 miles

Nearside Rear wheel trim fitted incorectly.

Fail 12 Nov 2021 45,600 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wings. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 41,596 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 41,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 40,447 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake only just meets requirments

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hoses both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 38,964 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake only just meet requirments

Pass 1 Nov 2017 37,439 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres perished but no cords exposed

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perished but no cords exposed

Pass 14 Nov 2016 35,715 miles

Rear tyres both staring to crack on sidewalls

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 34,437 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,228 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 31,802 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 29,742 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 27,159 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 25,080 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,359 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 18,657 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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AV55 WMW is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV55 WMW, 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 AV55 WMW registered?

AV55 WMW is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is AV55 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 WMW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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