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BN56 CXA

2006 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

91,100 mi
Last recorded91,100 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 CXA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 91,100 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 91,100 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,083 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2016 84,083 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2015 76,045 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,045 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 71,303 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,303 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,879 miles

front tyres worn very on outer edges

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2013 60,879 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres worn very on outer edges

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2012 47,633 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

added 3.5 litres engine oil

Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,633 miles

added 3.5 litres engine oil

Pass 10 Nov 2011 38,082 miles

front brake pads worn low n/s/f tyre starting to wear low

Fail 10 Nov 2011 38,082 miles

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

front brake pads worn low n/s/f tyre starting to wear low

Pass 3 Nov 2010 25,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 11,978 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 11,978 miles

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

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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BN56 CXA is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BN56 CXA, 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 BN56 CXA registered?

BN56 CXA is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is BN56 CXA safe to buy?

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