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HK55 FLR

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,559 mi
Last recorded105,559 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 FLR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 105,559 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 101,242 miles

general corrosion under car

Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,305 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged locks when pulling out a bit too quick (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake disk backing plate corroded and worn through.

Rear Suspension and body underside corroding.

Fail 16 Nov 2022 97,294 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side only 75 recorded in rollers (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement calliper lever (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged locks when pulling out a bit too quick (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 93,906 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake only just passed

Pass 12 Dec 2020 90,270 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 90,250 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 85,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,969 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded wheelarch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded wheelarch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,288 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 75,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front tyres both wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2015 70,528 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 69,337 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,136 miles

front brake pads worn low

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear tyres tread worn low

Fail 1 Feb 2013 67,209 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres tread worn low

Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,209 miles

rear tyres tread worn low

Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,453 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 66,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,137 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 41,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,608 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 28,811 miles

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

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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HK55 FLR is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HK55 FLR, 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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HK55 FLR is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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