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ML56 UTJ

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

46,530 mi
Last recorded46,530 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 UTJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 46,530 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 45,325 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 42,450 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 42,416 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 37,798 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 37,798 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken ring (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 34,216 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 34,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 30,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 26,215 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 22,828 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 22,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 20,826 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 20,824 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,995 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 15,016 miles

(3.3A.5)The service brake pedal position relative to the floor when depressed indicates that service/repairs may soon be required

(3.6B.1)The front to rear brake pipes have a protective cover fitted

(3.7.1e)The front service brakes during their reducing mode are at 25%,which indicates they are ready for service/repairs

(4.1D.1)The nearside rear tyre wall has slight cust present

(4.1D.1)The offside front tyre wall has slight cust present

(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is deteriorating

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 16 Sep 2010 14,872 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

(3.3A.5)The service brake pedal position relative to the floor when depressed indicates that service/repairs may soon be required

(3.6B.1)The front to rear brake pipes have a protective cover fitted

(4.1D.1)The nearside rear tyre wall has slight cuts present

(4.1D.1)The offside front tyre wall has slight cuts present

(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is deteriorating

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,022 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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ML56 UTJ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ML56 UTJ, 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 ML56 UTJ registered?

ML56 UTJ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is ML56 UTJ safe to buy?

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