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FG56 EJY

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,096 mi
Last recorded118,096 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 EJY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 118,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 110,254 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 107,270 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 107,266 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 103,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,713 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 99,713 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,706 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,067 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 92,065 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear at joint with flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,587 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing towards outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2014 77,540 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,775 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,709 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 66,702 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,384 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,531 miles

N/S/F brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Aug 2011 58,448 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/F brake binding slightly

N/S/F tyre worn to 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn close to 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,448 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 31,827 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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FG56 EJY is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG56 EJY, 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 FG56 EJY registered?

FG56 EJY is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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