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EN55 VXS

2006 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,185 mi
Last recorded100,185 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 VXS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 100,185 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 100,185 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 93,554 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 93,554 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 81,404 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 81,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,571 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 58,693 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 47,299 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 36,516 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,137 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 30,137 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,207 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 15,059 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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EN55 VXS is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black 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 EN55 VXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN55 VXS?

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What year was EN55 VXS registered?

EN55 VXS is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is EN55 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 VXS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN55 VXS have outstanding finance?

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