MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
parking brake minimum performance of 16% only just met
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/ arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
parking brake performance only just met - 16%
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all (7.1.2)
Advancing corrosion to rear macpherson strut casings and coil springs
Both front tyres worn unevenly and close to limits
Both outer cv gaiters deteriorated
Brake pedal antislip worn
Corrosion to front subframe and components
Corrosion to rear exhaust joint
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Some corrosion to front metal brake pipes
Uneven wear and corrosion to rear brake discs
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r/ back plate corroded
rear exhaust mount weak
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear handbrake efforts have only just passed there minimum requirements
exhaust rear support bracket broken away from system
nearside rear backplate corroding away
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rear support bracket broken away from system
nearside rear backplate corroding away
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
centre exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
slight water ingress rear number plate
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
centre exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
slight water ingress rear number plate
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres starting to crack
both rear tyres starting to crack
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
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FY56 YVU 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 61.1%.
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 YVU, 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 YVU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 October 2006.
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