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HJ56 WCV

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,040 mi
Last recorded85,040 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 WCV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 85,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 77,810 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,580 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 71,580 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 55,283 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 38,268 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,569 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,983 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,317 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,726 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,167 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,256 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 WCV is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WCV, 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 HJ56 WCV registered?

HJ56 WCV is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is HJ56 WCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ56 WCV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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