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EO56 ETF

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

49,888 mi
Last recorded49,888 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 ETF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 49,888 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 49,888 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 49,479 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 49,087 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 49,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 48,717 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 47,773 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 47,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Within the cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Within the cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 46,252 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 46,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 44,910 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,482 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 41,490 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 38,962 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,586 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Sep 2015 36,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Sep 2014 33,180 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 29,607 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,169 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 27,169 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 23,667 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 23,667 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,178 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,714 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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EO56 ETF is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 ETF, 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 ETF registered?

EO56 ETF is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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