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HJ56 WWZ

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,893 mi
Last recorded80,893 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 WWZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 80,893 miles

Nearside Rear Outer corrosion to door sill

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 80,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer corrosion to door sill

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 73,317 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 73,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,882 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 65,831 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 59,148 miles

Nearside Front track rod split pin missing presenter assures me he used loctite

Oil leak ()

park brake just met 18%

Fail 6 Oct 2016 59,140 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,913 miles

fluid presence at fuel pump area

handbrake travel is becoming high

nail in tread area of nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside outer c.v. gaiters are severly perished

oil leak

slight movement at nearside front macpherson strutt/shock absorber when in a jacked position

surface corrosion to offside rear wheel arch area

Fail 25 Aug 2015 53,912 miles

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

fluid presence at fuel pump area

handbrake travel is becoming high

nail in tread area of nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside outer c.v. gaiters are severly perished

oil leak

slight movement at nearside front macpherson strutt/shock absorber when in a jacked position

surface corrosion to offside rear wheel arch area

Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,514 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,172 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 42,172 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 35,490 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,290 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 29,289 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,109 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,130 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 WWZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel 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 HJ56 WWZ, 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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HJ56 WWZ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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