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MA56 MFU

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,891 mi
Last recorded104,891 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 MFU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 104,891 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 104,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 89,809 miles

eml light on

slight play in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 22 Sep 2014 89,809 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

eml light on

slight play in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,388 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 75,388 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,299 miles

Oil leak

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

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

e.m.l. on dash

Fail 3 Oct 2012 60,299 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

e.m.l. on dash

Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,931 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side wiper torn

off side front tyre worn un even and close to wear indicators

Fail 30 Sep 2011 47,752 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side wiper torn

off side front tyre worn un even and close to wear indicators

Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,927 miles

Child seats fitted throughout vehicle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Signs of fluid on steering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2010 35,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seats fitted throughout vehicle

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Signs of fluid on steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 MFU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MA56 MFU, 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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MA56 MFU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 September 2006.

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