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MJ56 JNX

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,340 mi
Last recorded81,340 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 JNX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 81,340 miles

Both rear outer seat belts lazy retracting

Bracket before exhaust back box detached but system full supported

Front wipers smearing slightly

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Damp on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-60-15 -- 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-60-15 -- 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 81,339 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Feeding both rear flexi brake hoses o/s/r + n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper arm (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear outer seat belts lazy retracting

Bracket before exhaust back box detached but system full supported

Front wipers smearing slightly

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Damp on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-60-15 -- 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-60-15 -- 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Poor brake effort on n/s/r handbrake

Pass 22 Nov 2019 79,565 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Upper mount spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 79,564 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Upper mount spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 72,401 miles

Both rear lower suspension arms corroded.

Front Outer o\s & n\s c\v gaiter heavily cracked.

Offside Front anti roll bar link slight play

Offside Front oil leak around steering rack gaiter

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

Rear brake pads getting low.

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 16 Nov 2018 72,401 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear lower suspension arms corroded.

Front Outer o\s & n\s c\v gaiter heavily cracked.

Offside Front anti roll bar link slight play

Offside Front oil leak around steering rack gaiter

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

Rear brake pads getting low.

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,880 miles

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

Centre to rear joint of exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

Exhaust back box bracket detached but system fully supported

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 52,275 miles

1 x back box bracket detached but system supported

Rear pads getting low

Fail 14 Nov 2016 52,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

1 x back box bracket detached but system supported

Rear pads getting low

Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe Flexi under load (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 35,078 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 35,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 32,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 32,607 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 29,938 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 26,846 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 23,030 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 19,383 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 JNX is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JNX, 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 JNX is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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