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BJ56 EHK

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,532 mi
Last recorded54,532 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 EHK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bauld on iner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight oil leak from engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning light on

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 31 Oct 2017 54,532 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pump inop (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bauld on iner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight oil leak from engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip in screen (8.3.1a)

engine warning light on

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 13 Aug 2016 50,793 miles

Engine light on!!

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit going bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear boot seat belts not tested

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 50,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine light on!!

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit going bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit going bald on inner edge and is perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear boot seat belts not tested

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,191 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Fail 3 Aug 2015 48,163 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Aug 2014 43,554 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 43,553 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 41,461 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 41,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 37,357 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 27,729 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 27,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 25,073 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2011 25,073 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,292 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Uneven Tyre wear Rear Inner & Outer edge's some bald.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 18,416 miles

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

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

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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BJ56 EHK 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 58.8%.

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 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 BJ56 EHK, 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 BJ56 EHK registered?

BJ56 EHK is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is BJ56 EHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ56 EHK shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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