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FY56 XPA

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,802 mi
Last recorded152,802 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2021 152,802 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 149,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3 mm and slightly scrubbed on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly scrubbed on the edges.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 149,667 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3 mm and slightly scrubbed on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly scrubbed on the edges.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 147,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 147,185 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose Worn through and insecure. (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded off but system is secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer heat shield loose but cannot fall off.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 143,977 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 137,833 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 132,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 125,685 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2015 125,685 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 116,300 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 101,703 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2013 101,703 miles

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

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

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2012 90,881 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 90,881 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

power steering fluid level low

Pass 10 Oct 2011 77,834 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 77,833 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,061 miles

O/S/F Tyre is only just legal (Tyre is bald on the inner edge) Advise Replacement

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 XPA is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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