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FY56 YVT

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,585 mi
Last recorded99,585 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 YVT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 May 2018 99,585 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts lateral fouling road wheel (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported longitudinal/lateral not correctly routed and fouling road wheel (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear metal brake pipe poorly made/fitted

advise strong front number plate distorted

advise strong nearside front tyre worn close to cords

both outer sills getting weak

nearside handbrake performance low

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 92,579 miles

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

both outer cv gaiters deteriorated

corrosion to both longitudinal metal brake pipes

exhaust badly corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill/rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 May 2017 92,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

both outer cv gaiters deteriorated

corrosion to both longitudinal metal brake pipes

exhaust badly corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill/rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 85,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 May 2016 85,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 19 May 2015 73,944 miles

4x brake pipes corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 66,050 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

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

Fail 17 May 2014 66,049 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,163 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2011 51,901 miles

Advise small cut in n/s front outer sidewall, not exposing cords or ply

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,901 miles

Advise small cut in n/s front outer sidewall, not exposing cords or ply

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 28,516 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 28,516 miles

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

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

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 YVT is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YVT, 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 YVT is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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