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FL56 XGS

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,991 mi
Last recorded32,991 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 XGS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,991 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 28,529 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,965 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 23,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,060 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 21,057 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,856 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,598 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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FL56 XGS is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL56 XGS, 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

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What year was FL56 XGS registered?

FL56 XGS is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is FL56 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 XGS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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