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FP56 BHZ

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,820 mi
Last recorded142,820 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 142,820 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 142,820 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 141,697 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 140,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security And Outer Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear 3rd Row seat folded not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 140,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security And Outer Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear 3rd Row seat folded not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 140,029 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 138,897 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 138,893 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 135,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened has a slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 128,300 miles

check engine light flashing

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 128,151 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing lower ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

check engine light flashing

Pass 26 Jan 2018 125,370 miles

Front BOTH front tyres are worn on the edges

Front wipers are worn

Oil leak ()

Rear BOTH rear tyres are badly cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2018 125,370 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel BOTH sides (3.1.6b)

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

Front BOTH front tyres are worn on the edges

Front wipers are worn

Oil leak ()

Rear BOTH rear tyres are badly cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2016 119,521 miles

Lower Steering system lightly rubbing steering column universal joint in slight contact with bulkhead insulation foam (2.2.D.2a)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 14 Nov 2016 118,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section close to radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill section close to radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering system lightly rubbing steering column universal joint in slight contact with bulkhead insulation foam (2.2.D.2a)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 13 Oct 2015 112,810 miles

both front brakes wearing low

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 112,810 miles

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

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

both front brakes wearing low

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 106,359 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge also cut to sidewall

oil leak

rear tyres cracking

wipers smearing

Fail 27 Oct 2014 106,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge also cut to sidewall

oil leak

rear tyres cracking

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Oct 2013 96,087 miles

advise front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,819 miles

advise nearside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 27 Feb 2013 88,819 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

advise nearside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 12 Nov 2011 79,742 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,661 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,575 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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FP56 BHZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FP56 BHZ, 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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FP56 BHZ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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