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FV56 PKC

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,367 mi
Last recorded117,367 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 PKC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2019 117,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 114,312 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 114,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 108,585 miles

Front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 6 Feb 2017 108,585 miles

Front tyres are worn on the inner edges

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 104,201 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 104,171 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 99,582 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 92,974 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 86,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2011 78,767 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 78,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 71,825 miles

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 26 Nov 2009 52,601 miles

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

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

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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FV56 PKC 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 64.3%.

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 FV56 PKC, 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 FV56 PKC registered?

FV56 PKC is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is FV56 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 PKC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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