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FP56 BHJ

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,540 mi
Last recorded84,540 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 BHJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 84,540 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides shock absorbers spring mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split at ends and slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 83,795 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 83,794 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 79,038 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper defective

Fail 21 Sep 2023 79,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper defective

Pass 16 Sep 2022 75,190 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 73,859 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 72,239 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 66,504 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 66,497 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2018 60,751 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 60,734 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,004 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,843 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 27,830 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,401 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

discs slightly worn

o/s/r tyre cracked all around sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,972 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 18,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 18,363 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front 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)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Oct 2012 18,164 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Oct 2011 17,055 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 15,575 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 12,934 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)

bad oil leak from sump.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 12,934 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

bad oil leak from sump.

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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FP56 BHJ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FP56 BHJ, 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 FP56 BHJ registered?

FP56 BHJ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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