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FY56 OHE

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,324 mi
Last recorded155,324 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 OHE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2019 155,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 147,644 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cutting inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box jiont (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 143,206 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Sep 2017 143,140 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Sep 2016 136,183 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

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

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

handbrake efforts just pass mot

rear ex box flange rotting away, and hanger missing

Pass 21 Aug 2015 125,668 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 113,729 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 100,307 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,153 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 73,054 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 58,703 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,656 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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FY56 OHE is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FY56 OHE, 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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FY56 OHE is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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