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MA56 VVY

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,669 mi
Last recorded64,669 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 VVY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,669 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 61,442 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 61,389 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,959 miles

both rear shockers damp, rear o/s tyre worn low

Fail 24 Feb 2017 54,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear shockers damp, rear o/s tyre worn low

Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,433 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 48,403 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,257 miles

Oil leak

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

knock on front end when driven over bumps unable to locate noise

nearside rear tyre cut along tread

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,416 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

front tyres wearing uneven

fuel flap release lever very stiff

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,321 miles

f/n/s tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2012 29,257 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 24,990 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,407 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VVY is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

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

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