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FY56 XTF

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,041 mi
Last recorded82,041 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XTF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 82,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 78,936 miles

Brake pipe to o/s front flexy corroding.

Front exhaust has a minor leak of gases, @ flexy joint.

Rear sections of n/s & o/s outer sills weakening by corrosion.

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 25 Sep 2018 78,936 miles

Brake pipe to o/s front flexy corroding.

Front exhaust has a minor leak of gases, @ flexy joint.

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

Rear sections of n/s & o/s outer sills weakening by corrosion.

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 72,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of gases front(flexible pipe).

Rear rear exhaust silencer front mounting point detached due to corrosion,but system is still adequately supported.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 75,204 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Rear silencer front mounting point detached due to corrosion,but system is still adequately supported.

Fail 4 Oct 2017 75,168 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine oil level below minimum mark on dipstick,topped up 1 litre.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Rear silencer front mounting point detached due to corrosion,but system is still adequately supported.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,491 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,439 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 67,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,764 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 63,764 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear brake s corroded and poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2013 59,504 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,584 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 54,584 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,443 miles

All discs poor condition

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,188 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,303 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,688 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 XTF is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XTF, 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 XTF registered?

FY56 XTF is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is FY56 XTF safe to buy?

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