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EO56 DGX

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,432 mi
Last recorded127,432 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 DGX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 127,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 127,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 120,975 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both have small cracks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 120,975 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both have small cracks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 117,332 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 111,678 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 105,404 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres starting to perish sidewalls o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Feb 2016 92,582 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 92,567 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 84,887 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 84,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 76,937 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 76,924 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 67,971 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 67,971 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 60,721 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner pad surface

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2012 60,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner pad surface

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2011 61,636 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,099 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,631 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 37,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (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 DGX is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DGX, 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 DGX registered?

EO56 DGX is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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