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BJ56 TDZ

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,783 mi
Last recorded120,783 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 TDZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 120,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 112,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 105,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 105,709 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake effort just enough to pass mot

Pass 9 Aug 2016 89,735 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 89,735 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 81,903 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 71,715 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,795 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,288 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 43,829 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Nov 2011 43,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,810 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 34,810 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,491 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 23,480 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front 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 TDZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ56 TDZ, 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 TDZ registered?

BJ56 TDZ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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