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EF56 TUY

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,052 mi
Last recorded77,052 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 77,052 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 72,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake showing signs of overheating

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake release button insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2017 72,778 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake showing signs of overheating

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake release button insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,399 miles

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

Handbrake release button insecure but operative

Fail 14 Sep 2016 68,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Handbrake release button insecure but operative

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,253 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake only just passed 16 %

Fail 14 Sep 2015 63,253 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake only just passed 16 %

Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2014 57,951 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,197 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,879 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,691 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,238 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,573 miles

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 TUY 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 71.4%.

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 TUY, 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 TUY registered?

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

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