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MA56 VVX

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,549 mi
Last recorded71,549 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 71,549 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 66,127 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Outer c v gaitor perishing

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor perishing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pedal rubber worn and split

Pass 13 Dec 2019 59,614 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 13 Dec 2019 59,614 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,028 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 55,028 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

water leak from engine

Pass 5 Dec 2017 51,810 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 49,227 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 48,207 miles

both passenger tyre low

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,721 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 45,058 miles

discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 43,083 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 41,509 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 39,639 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 37,324 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 37,324 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 VVX is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VVX, 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 MA56 VVX registered?

MA56 VVX is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is MA56 VVX safe to buy?

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