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MF56 BVP

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,449 mi
Last recorded72,449 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 BVP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 72,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear body holed!

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear washer in-op

Fail 1 Oct 2024 72,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear body holed!

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear washer in-op

Pass 18 Sep 2023 70,202 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 66,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 66,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 64,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 64,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 59,176 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 59,176 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed handle? (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 47,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed handle? (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 38,470 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 38,467 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 35,630 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 35,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 31,297 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 26,378 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 26,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 23,044 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 19,716 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 15,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 12,859 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 10,893 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 8,763 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 8,099 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 7,882 miles

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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MF56 BVP is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MF56 BVP, 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 MF56 BVP registered?

MF56 BVP is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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