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KD56 KRF

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,687 mi
Last recorded105,687 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 KRF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 105,687 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 105,687 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi/center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 9 Jan 2020 98,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play has very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 98,595 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot is split open and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe support hook broken ,but system still supported ok (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play has very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake needs adjusting up

Pass 4 Jan 2019 95,391 miles

Exhaust front flexi and flanges starting to deteriorate and rear box hanger broken

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 90,365 miles

Exhaust front flexi and flanges starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 83,038 miles

Exhaust front flexi and flanges starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,224 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 59,200 miles

Exhaust front flexi and flanges starting to deteriorate

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,604 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 50,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 40,881 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 40,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 33,234 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 22,754 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 14,950 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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KD56 KRF is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KD56 KRF, 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 KD56 KRF registered?

KD56 KRF is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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