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EF56 YSM

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,608 mi
Last recorded125,608 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 YSM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 125,608 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 117,831 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear suspension arm front bush bonding breaking

offside rear tyre approaching legal limit(3mm)

rear seat belts not tested seats not in use/stowed away at time of test

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 1 Feb 2017 117,831 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear suspension arm front bush bonding breaking

offside rear tyre approaching legal limit(3mm)

rear seat belts not tested seats not in use/stowed away at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2016 111,688 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 105,261 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 105,261 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 95,616 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads very low

rear brake pads low

wiper blades split

Fail 29 Jan 2014 95,616 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads very low

rear brake pads low

wiper blades split

Pass 5 Feb 2013 84,456 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 192,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nail in nearside rear tyre also cut in tread noted

nearside front tyre inner and outer tread wear noted

offside front tyre inner tread wear noted

offside rear tyre has a puncture,caused by nail in tread

Pass 23 Jan 2012 75,238 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,507 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 61,507 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 56,424 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 55,584 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YSM 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 60%.

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 EF56 YSM, 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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EF56 YSM is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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