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FL56 YMJ

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,915 mi
Last recorded132,915 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2017 132,915 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Brake pedal rubber worn smooth and to excess. (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc C/V gaiter split and perished. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Excess corrosion to n/s sill to holes within 12" of n/s/r suspension. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating Judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Imbalanced with nearside lagging. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth and to excess.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt C/V gaiter perishing. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 125,761 miles

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

Fail 27 Jul 2016 125,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

Pass 27 Jul 2015 118,301 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 118,300 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 115,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,927 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing smooth on outer edges

Pass 23 Jul 2012 88,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 79,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,019 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 64,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 48,536 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,536 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

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 YMJ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YMJ, 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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FL56 YMJ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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