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MJ56 DGX

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,531 mi
Last recorded84,531 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 DGX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 84,531 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 84,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 77,394 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 70,634 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 67,084 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

slight seepage fuel filter housing area

Pass 17 Oct 2015 62,470 miles

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

slight misting fuel filter housing

Pass 18 Oct 2014 57,663 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades split at edges

Pass 26 Oct 2013 53,048 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 48,169 miles

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

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

slight diesel leak at filter housing

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,485 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 38,016 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 30,377 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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MJ56 DGX is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MJ56 DGX, 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 MJ56 DGX registered?

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

Is MJ56 DGX safe to buy?

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