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KF56 AUW

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,705 mi
Last recorded138,705 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 AUW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 138,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear silencer joint corroded/leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 24 Jul 2017 138,701 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear silencer joint corroded/leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 29 Jul 2016 126,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear parking brake requirements only just met.

Fail 28 Jul 2016 126,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear parking brake requirements only just met.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 115,220 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 105,490 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 93,583 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 93,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,039 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)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 82,037 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,536 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,909 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,171 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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KF56 AUW is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KF56 AUW, 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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KF56 AUW is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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