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KR55 KVY

2006 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,598 mi
Last recorded56,598 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 KVY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 56,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 54,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 50,030 miles

steel brake pipes coated in grease

unable to see front and rear pads

Pass 25 Jul 2018 43,947 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 43,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 37,825 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 37,025 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 37,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 36,742 miles

Rear exhaust joint to backbox heavily corroded but still secure

Fail 7 Dec 2015 36,742 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust joint to backbox heavily corroded but still secure

Pass 11 Dec 2014 36,069 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 34,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 17 Dec 2012 32,022 miles

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 19 Dec 2011 29,550 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,021 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 234,489 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 19,536 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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KR55 KVY is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KR55 KVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR55 KVY registered?

KR55 KVY is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is KR55 KVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 KVY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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