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KL56 WXZ

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,246 mi
Last recorded68,246 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 WXZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 68,246 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 68,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 58,280 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All four (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 58,280 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 53,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 53,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 49,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2016 41,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 40,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 35,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,706 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 35,689 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,742 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Sep 2012 32,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,967 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 21,918 miles

Main beam warning light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,133 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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KL56 WXZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KL56 WXZ, 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 KL56 WXZ registered?

KL56 WXZ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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