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MK56 LYF

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,704 mi
Last recorded100,704 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 LYF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 100,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 May 2018 100,701 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2017 93,022 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,820 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 84,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 76,707 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 76,325 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 68,231 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 68,231 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 59,660 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 59,660 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 50,856 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 50,856 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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 42,121 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 33,356 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 23,907 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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MK56 LYF is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK56 LYF, 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 MK56 LYF registered?

MK56 LYF is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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