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FP56 VFZ

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,014 mi
Last recorded104,014 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 VFZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 104,014 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 94,903 miles

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 28 Oct 2017 93,989 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,978 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,000 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 87,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,591 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 71,591 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2012 61,193 miles

brake pads low front rear

centre exhaust trim loose

front discs worn

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2012 61,193 miles

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

brake pads low front rear

centre exhaust trim loose

front discs worn

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 49,981 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 49,981 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 37,978 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,982 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 VFZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

FP56 VFZ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is FP56 VFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 VFZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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