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MJ56 JOH

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

69,275 mi
Last recorded69,275 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 JOH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2019 69,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

lens missing from nearside repeater

Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,881 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 66,881 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,808 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 66,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2016 64,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 64,750 miles

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside offside (3.7.B.6a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,065 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 60,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,143 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,284 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,399 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,969 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 35,959 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 35,956 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 35,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear pads 70% worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 28,813 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,955 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 22,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 JOH is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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