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HV56 YPF

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,182 mi
Last recorded121,182 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 YPF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 121,182 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 121,182 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 117,662 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 117,656 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 108,872 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 108,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 95,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,595 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 77,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,385 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,356 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 53,356 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,945 miles

n/s wiper split on ends and starting to smear

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner/outer tread areas (raised edges)

n/s/r tyre scrubbed out on inner tread area (raised edges)

o/s/f tyre scrubbed out on inner tread area (raised edges)

rear wiper split

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,379 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Offside steering rack boot slightly damp.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 38,379 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Offside steering rack boot slightly damp.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 30,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,452 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 YPF is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YPF, 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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HV56 YPF is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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