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MJ56 EXL

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,397 mi
Last recorded114,397 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 114,397 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 107,007 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 102,762 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 99,460 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 99,460 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,527 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 94,527 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 89,704 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 89,704 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 82,106 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 70,599 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 EXL is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MJ56 EXL?

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What year was MJ56 EXL registered?

MJ56 EXL is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is MJ56 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ56 EXL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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