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EF56 TTV

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,343 mi
Last recorded132,343 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 TTV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 132,343 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 131,983 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 97,369 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 123,800 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 119,312 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 119,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 110,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 110,992 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 29,010 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 91,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2013 76,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

dog cage in luggege area slightly restricting inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2012 64,858 miles

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

both front tyres very severely worn on inner edges, replacement required soon to avoid exposing cords

dog cage in luggage area and child seats fitted row 2 o/s and n/s, all restricting inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,799 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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EF56 TTV is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF56 TTV, 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 EF56 TTV registered?

EF56 TTV is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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