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BG56 HMA

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,575 mi
Last recorded123,575 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 HMA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 123,575 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 123,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing through (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 114,108 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 114,080 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 104,451 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 92,711 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 92,703 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 78,684 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,954 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,076 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 47,912 miles

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

front pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing close to minimum tread depth 1.6mm

Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,212 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 14,895 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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BG56 HMA is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG56 HMA, 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 BG56 HMA registered?

BG56 HMA is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is BG56 HMA safe to buy?

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