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FY56 YVU

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,513 mi
Last recorded107,513 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 107,513 miles

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))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 107,492 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 101,631 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 101,616 miles

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%

Pass 4 Sep 2017 97,253 miles

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)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 97,218 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 87,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 87,515 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,688 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,588 miles

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

n/s/r/ back plate corroded

rear exhaust mount weak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 59,642 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 59,592 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,450 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

slight water ingress rear number plate

Fail 29 Aug 2012 51,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,473 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 34,787 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,787 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,206 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 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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What year was FY56 YVU registered?

FY56 YVU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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