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HJ56 UPT

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,316 mi
Last recorded66,316 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 UPT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 66,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 66,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,908 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 54,648 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 54,638 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 51,140 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 51,140 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,212 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 48,210 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre perrishing

offside rear parking brake low effort

Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,993 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,585 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

ne4arside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 23,887 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 19,243 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

eml light on

Pass 26 Oct 2009 14,448 miles

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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HJ56 UPT is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ56 UPT, 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 HJ56 UPT registered?

HJ56 UPT is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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