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MA56 HYG

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,657 mi
Last recorded80,657 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 HYG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 80,657 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 78,667 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 76,381 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 70,735 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 66,301 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 66,301 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,103 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to test n/s/r and centre rear seatbelts due to a child seat being fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 60,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting crack & perish

unable to test n/s/r and centre rear seatbelts due to a child seat being fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 55,590 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,911 miles

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

Offside Front 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 9 Apr 2013 42,811 miles

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

advise rear wiper worn out

Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,809 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 36,728 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside & offside rear tyres deterioated

slight brake bind (nearside rear)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,588 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 21,425 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,194 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 18,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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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MA56 HYG is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MA56 HYG, 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 MA56 HYG registered?

MA56 HYG is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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