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AV56 XNP

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,267 mi
Last recorded101,267 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XNP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 101,267 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracked

Front and rear exhaust joints deteriorated and temporary repairs but not leaking

Rear brake dust shields corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 101,267 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracked

Front and rear exhaust joints deteriorated and temporary repairs but not leaking

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake dust shields corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,983 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre low on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 96,862 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre low on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,587 miles

Centre Front exhaust joint poor (badly corroded)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 79,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 79,331 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,768 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 68,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Unable to see brake pad thickness or condition with wheels on

Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,466 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 52,040 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil filter rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,281 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 34,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nsf tyre is perished

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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AV56 XNP is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV56 XNP, 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 AV56 XNP registered?

AV56 XNP is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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