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EO56 DGF

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,972 mi
Last recorded175,972 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 DGF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 175,972 miles

Brake pedal rubber split slightly

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides of car perishing and cracking slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 175,972 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal rubber split slightly

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides of car perishing and cracking slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 168,997 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both sides of car (3.5.1i)

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

Slight play in offside front suspension lower arm inner mount bushes

Fail 20 Oct 2015 168,997 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake pedal rubber split

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both sides of car (3.5.1i)

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

Slight play in offside front suspension lower arm inner mount bushes

Pass 29 Sep 2014 153,217 miles

n/s of windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2013 132,521 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 110,710 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 92,593 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 72,355 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,996 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 48,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DGF is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EO56 DGF, 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 DGF registered?

EO56 DGF is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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