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FL56 YJF

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,465 mi
Last recorded50,465 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 YJF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2013 50,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,465 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,572 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 46,427 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,342 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 43,340 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Battery insecure

Both Rear tyres cracking on tread shoulder

Brake fluid level low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r valve cap missing

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 YJF is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FL56 YJF, 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 YJF registered?

FL56 YJF is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is FL56 YJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 YJF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL56 YJF have outstanding finance?

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