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KJ56 JFO

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,190 mi
Last recorded101,190 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 JFO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 101,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 93,350 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 93,326 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,363 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of main (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake min effort only just reached

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Parking brake min effort only just reached

Fail 4 Apr 2016 77,468 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Parking brake min effort only just reached

Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,983 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

steering rack damp

wear on discs

Fail 13 Apr 2015 68,977 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

steering rack damp

wear on discs

Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,252 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 54,920 miles

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

screen cracked but not affectting view

Fail 19 Jul 2013 54,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

screen cracked but not affectting view

Pass 18 Jul 2012 44,964 miles

handbrake efficiency on limit

Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,488 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall badly scuffed & perished in tread

Fail 28 Jul 2011 37,488 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall badly scuffed & perished in tread

Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,256 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,307 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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)

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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KJ56 JFO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KJ56 JFO, 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 KJ56 JFO registered?

KJ56 JFO is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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