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KH55 OWW

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,566 mi
Last recorded111,566 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 OWW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2023 111,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

all brake discs worn

general under body corrosion

unable to check for leaks due to under body wet

Pass 12 Jan 2022 109,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

general under body corrosion on floors and suspension items

Fail 10 Jan 2022 109,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

genital under body corrosion on floors and suspension items

Pass 7 Jan 2021 105,809 miles

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

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

under body wet due to weather

Pass 13 Jan 2020 105,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 105,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 103,525 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f * o/s/f outer cv boots perished

under body surface rust

Pass 11 Jan 2018 100,573 miles

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

front outer cv boots perished

under body muddy

Fail 9 Jan 2018 100,566 miles

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

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

front outer cv boots perished

under body muddy

Pass 6 Jan 2017 99,509 miles

Front front tyres worn on inside edges

front outer cv boots perished

mot test carried out in wet conditions & under muddy

Fail 4 Jan 2017 99,498 miles

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

Front front tyres worn on inside edges

front outer cv boots perished

mot test carried out in wet conditions & under muddy

Pass 12 Jan 2016 95,981 miles

front outer cv boots perished

under body wet due to weather unable to check for leaks

Fail 12 Jan 2016 95,981 miles

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

front outer cv boots perished

under body wet due to weather unable to check for leaks

Pass 6 Jan 2015 91,240 miles

under body wet due to weather

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

front outer cv boots perished

n/s/f drop link dust cover perished

Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,292 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot perished

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r door dosent open

Fail 15 Jan 2013 80,546 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre near limit

under body wet

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,546 miles

o/s/r tyre near limit

under body wet

Pass 11 Jan 2012 74,314 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 64,012 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,315 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 41,334 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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KH55 OWW is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KH55 OWW, 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 KH55 OWW registered?

KH55 OWW is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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