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HF56 JRX

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,100 mi
Last recorded124,100 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 JRX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 124,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 5 Aug 2014 113,015 miles

Clutch pedal antislip pad worn

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 111,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2013 90,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,750 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,360 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 28,360 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 23,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres are on 3mm of tread

park brake close to the end of its travel

Pass 30 Oct 2009 19,772 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 19,772 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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HF56 JRX is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HF56 JRX, 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 HF56 JRX registered?

HF56 JRX is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is HF56 JRX safe to buy?

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