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MJ56 DGU

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,851 mi
Last recorded148,851 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 DGU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 148,851 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 148,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 137,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 137,588 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 129,492 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 129,492 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 118,452 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 115,000 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 115,000 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 112,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 107,337 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 101,430 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 97,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight play in nsf drop link

Fail 11 May 2015 97,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 86,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2014 86,497 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,694 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,672 miles

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

battery insecure

nail in offside rear tyre (5 to)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,137 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 55,137 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,455 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 41,455 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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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MJ56 DGU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MJ56 DGU, 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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MJ56 DGU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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