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FH55 SOA

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,429 mi
Last recorded71,429 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 SOA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 71,429 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)

punture in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2012 62,909 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 55,325 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 55,239 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,989 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,973 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 34,932 miles

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

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

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

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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FH55 SOA is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FH55 SOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH55 SOA?

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What year was FH55 SOA registered?

FH55 SOA is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 February 2006.

Is FH55 SOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 SOA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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