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KF56 AVL

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,949 mi
Last recorded103,949 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 AVL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2022 103,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

n/s/r tyre bald on edges

o/s/r inner wheel arch getting rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2021 97,469 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs rusty

o/s outer sill getting rusty

sump rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2021 97,467 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs rusty

o/s outer sill getting rusty

sump rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2020 91,516 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust flexi weak

exhaust front bracket rusty

o/s/r inner wheel arch getting rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2020 91,514 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust flexi weak

exhaust front bracket rusty

o/s/r inner wheel arch getting rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2019 85,840 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2019 85,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 May 2018 76,402 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 25 May 2018 76,402 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 May 2017 69,522 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

Fail 30 May 2017 76,847 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 65,411 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted...

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 65,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted...

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 61,904 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 55,209 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 47,752 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 47,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 40,801 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,219 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,476 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

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 AVL is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KF56 AVL, 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 KF56 AVL registered?

KF56 AVL is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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