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MF56 DHD

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,308 mi
Last recorded86,308 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 DHD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,308 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 86,213 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe and back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 70,664 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 70,644 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket insecure (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 59,792 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 57,169 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 57,169 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 52,048 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 52,048 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 47,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 42,339 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 36,958 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 30,162 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,033 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 25,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 DHD is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DHD, 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 DHD registered?

MF56 DHD is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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