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MJ56 PCY

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,296 mi
Last recorded104,296 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 PCY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 104,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 104,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 95,525 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 83,721 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 69,895 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,127 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 58,943 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 48,083 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,177 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,853 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES BALD OR WORN ON INNER EDGES,SUSPECT WHEEL ALIGNMENT NEEDS SETTING.

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 PCY is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PCY, 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 PCY registered?

MJ56 PCY is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is MJ56 PCY safe to buy?

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