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FY56 XTG

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,802 mi
Last recorded130,802 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XTG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2019 130,802 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear folded down ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 123,713 miles

Offside Rear light lens is cracked and water in unit

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 123,479 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear light lens is cracked and water in unit

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 109,086 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 108,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has stepping to the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 96,559 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 96,005 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 85,915 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 85,906 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2014 70,469 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 70,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,476 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 60,323 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,219 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 53,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 45,448 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both n/s and o/s/f tyres are worm low on outer and inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,932 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 36,932 miles

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

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 XTG is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY56 XTG registered?

FY56 XTG is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is FY56 XTG safe to buy?

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