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MD55 YGP

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,855 mi
Last recorded164,855 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 YGP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 164,855 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges close to showing cord

Fail 16 Feb 2017 164,854 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi behind bracket (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges close to showing cord

Pass 14 Jul 2015 162,563 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 162,562 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 162,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2014 157,013 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS START TO WEARING FROM INNER & OUTEER EDGE

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS START TO WEARING FROM INNER EDGE

Pass 26 Jan 2012 97,583 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 85,831 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 73,952 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 73,750 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,278 miles

not checked nearside rear safety harness ( child seat fitted on an adult belt )

Fail 23 Jan 2009 58,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

not checked nearside rear safety harness ( child seat fitted on an adult belt )

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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MD55 YGP is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MD55 YGP, 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 MD55 YGP registered?

MD55 YGP is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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