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FY56 WFW

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,683 mi
Last recorded103,683 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 WFW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 103,683 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 103,676 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 96,325 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 96,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 96,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 91,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 88,121 miles

general surface corrosion to all under body components

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 30 Sep 2015 88,118 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

general surface corrosion to all under body components

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 79,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,051 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear mounting bushes starting to de-bond

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar linkage ball joint

Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,041 miles

ALL TYRES SHOWING WEAR ON INNER EDGES - ESPSCIALY O/S/F -

Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,282 miles

additional rear seats not present at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,431 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,432 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 34,431 miles

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

N/S Rear tyre V rated the rest H rated

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 WFW is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY56 WFW, 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 FY56 WFW registered?

FY56 WFW is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 October 2006.

Is FY56 WFW safe to buy?

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