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EO56 DYJ

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,039 mi
Last recorded89,039 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 DYJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 89,039 miles

o/s handbrake getting low on effort,front tyres wearing on eges,

Pass 2 Aug 2017 77,246 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 77,242 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,946 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 50,695 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 5 Aug 2015 50,695 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 4 Aug 2014 49,160 miles

Front wipers

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Tracking

Fail 29 Jul 2014 49,156 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

FRONT WIPERS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE

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

TRACKNG

Fail 6 Aug 2013 47,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management lamp staying on, may be failure in the future.

headlamp aim was too far to the right, and too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

n/s/f steering rack gaiter damp.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 47,242 miles

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

engine management lamp staying on, may be failure in the future.

headlamp aim was too far to the right, and too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

n/s/f steering rack gaiter damp.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 45,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp aim slightly too low.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,702 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 43,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 37,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 37,560 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 28,207 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted in rear of vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2009 28,207 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted in rear of vehicle

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 DYJ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DYJ, 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 DYJ registered?

EO56 DYJ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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