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EO56 BUW

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

50,100 mi
Last recorded50,100 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 BUW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 50,100 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 50,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 47,147 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 47,147 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 43,903 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 39,333 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 39,333 miles

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall perished

wipers split

Pass 11 Nov 2013 33,486 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,910 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 30,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,981 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 28,479 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 25,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,918 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,726 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Oct 2009 22,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

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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EO56 BUW is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EO56 BUW, 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 EO56 BUW registered?

EO56 BUW is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is EO56 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO56 BUW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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