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BJ56 VVB

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,468 mi
Last recorded90,468 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 90,468 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 86,972 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 86,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,890 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 81,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 68,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 60,492 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 52,930 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 49,527 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 49,489 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 46,185 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,354 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,769 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,137 miles

unable to test 2nd row of rear seatbelts due to items in the boot area

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 VVB is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

BJ56 VVB is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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