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BG56 XOB

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,472 mi
Last recorded90,472 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 XOB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,472 miles

both front & o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 3 Jan 2017 81,922 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 81,922 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,213 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 58,306 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 58,306 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 37,747 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 28,502 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 18,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 8,561 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 XOB is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

BG56 XOB is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is BG56 XOB safe to buy?

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