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HV56 HYS

2006 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,039 mi
Last recorded82,039 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 HYS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,039 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 67,926 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 67,926 miles

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 67,303 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 67,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 66,209 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 62,686 miles

Nearside Rear valve stem slightly deteriated

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside headlamp aim on low limit

Offside Rear valve stem slightly deteriated

Offside headlamp aim on low limit

Fail 24 Aug 2016 62,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear valve stem slightly deteriated

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside headlamp aim on low limit

Offside Rear valve stem slightly deteriated

Offside headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,063 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside headlamp aim on low limit

Offside headlamp aim on low limit

Fail 2 Sep 2015 58,062 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside headlamp aim on low limit

Offside headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,911 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 53,908 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 50,421 miles

Auxilary drive noisy

Fail 23 Aug 2013 50,421 miles

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

Auxilary drive noisy

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,232 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,953 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 43,953 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,144 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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HV56 HYS is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red 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 HV56 HYS, 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 HV56 HYS registered?

HV56 HYS is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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