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FP56 UET

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,670 mi
Last recorded96,670 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2019 96,670 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

front to rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,782 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 88,783 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 87,804 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

engine has oil leaks

nearside front brake pipe from hose to hose corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs worn

Fail 2 Aug 2017 87,800 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged a.b.s ring (3.4.2)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake pipe from hose to hose corroded

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

engine has oil leaks

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jul 2016 82,093 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 82,093 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,845 miles

nearside front on 3mm

nearside rear tyre slight cracks in walls and tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm and slight cracks in walls and tread

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Fail 17 Aug 2015 76,840 miles

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

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

nearside front on 3mm

nearside rear tyre slight cracks in walls and tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm and slight cracks in walls and tread

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Fail 22 May 2014 64,064 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 May 2014 64,064 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Nov 2012 58,099 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,430 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,261 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,717 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 UET is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UET, 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 UET is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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