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KW55 ULG

2006 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,605 mi
Last recorded129,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 ULG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 129,605 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service Brake application slightly uneven, Nearside slightly lazy

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

Parking Brake Performance just meets minimum requirement

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills and wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 121,724 miles

Nearside Front Bolts securing ball joint to Suspension Arm loose, Rectified/Tightened at Station

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak From Engine ()

Parking Brake just meets minimum requirement

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bushes Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Faces slightly deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside sill, Offside rear under vehicle and at rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 121,712 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both nearside and offside not fitted correctly (8.2.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Near Bottom anchor point (5.2.2a)

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bushes offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside sill, offside rear under vehicle and at rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 121,669 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 117,728 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Mar 2015 112,745 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 112,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 105,741 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 105,732 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2013 98,563 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 98,554 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 88,631 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 88,631 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 76,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,950 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,721 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,333 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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KW55 ULG 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 58.8%.

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 KW55 ULG, 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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KW55 ULG is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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