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HW56 FHX

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,047 mi
Last recorded115,047 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 FHX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 115,047 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, 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)

brake padel antislip slightly worn

Pass 23 Jul 2013 106,403 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 93,471 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 93,471 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,425 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 78,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,367 miles

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

engine management lights is on

Pass 20 Dec 2011 61,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,837 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,685 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,126 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 26,126 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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HW56 FHX is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HW56 FHX, 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 HW56 FHX registered?

HW56 FHX is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is HW56 FHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW56 FHX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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