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BJ56 VVL

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,278 mi
Last recorded164,278 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 164,278 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 147,951 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 129,494 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 110,462 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 110,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,403 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 88,403 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,512 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,711 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 37,710 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

seat belts in boot not tested due to full boot

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 VVL is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

BJ56 VVL is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is BJ56 VVL safe to buy?

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