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KY56 SDU

2006 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,411 mi
Last recorded115,411 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 SDU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 115,411 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

windscreen damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2016 105,167 miles

movement evident offside front lower ball joint

nearside rear outer door handle damaged

offside front tyre worn very close to cords on inner tread

offside rear and nearside front outer door handles appear loose and difficult to open

park brake efficiency just met 16%

possible central locking fault

windscreen damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2016 105,167 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

movement evident offside front lower ball joint

nearside rear outer door handle damaged

offside front tyre worn very close to cords on inner tread

offside rear and nearside front outer door handles appear loose and difficult to open

park brake efficiency just met 16%

possible central locking fault

windscreen damaged

Pass 16 May 2015 92,966 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 78,274 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 66,870 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 59,817 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 49,203 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,772 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 35,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 31,472 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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KY56 SDU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KY56 SDU, 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 KY56 SDU registered?

KY56 SDU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is KY56 SDU safe to buy?

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