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MF56 BWH

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,627 mi
Last recorded192,627 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 BWH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 192,627 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2016 192,618 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2015 183,817 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 5 Aug 2015 183,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 179,195 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 179,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 89,523 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 89,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 69,932 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 69,930 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 BWH is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MF56 BWH, 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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MF56 BWH is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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