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FY56 XPS

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,207 mi
Last recorded90,207 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 90,207 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 90,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 81,320 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 81,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside or nearside (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,972 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 69,927 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 63,909 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,238 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,311 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 42,502 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,164 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 XPS is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

FY56 XPS is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 October 2006.

Is FY56 XPS safe to buy?

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