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FY56 XPB

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,240 mi
Last recorded107,240 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XPB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 107,240 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view horizontal crack upper screen behind mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

accident damage to OSF wing

Fail 13 Oct 2023 107,237 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both Sides (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view horizontal crack upper screen behind mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

accident damage to OSF wing

Fail 15 Aug 2023 106,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 100,444 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Sides ()

Fail 6 May 2022 100,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both Sides (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Sides ()

Pass 11 May 2021 91,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 91,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 91,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 91,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tightened with jubilee clip. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 89,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 89,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 86,673 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 86,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Clipped back in (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 84,125 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,656 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 76,837 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 72,454 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 68,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,134 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge - advise tracking

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 59,806 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 48,220 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XPB is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XPB, 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 XPB is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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