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ML56 UTK

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,801 mi
Last recorded158,801 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 UTK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 158,801 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 148,417 miles

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2014 133,425 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 116,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 116,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 103,712 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 90,106 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,755 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,431 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,232 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,205 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 32,918 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 32,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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 UTK is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ML56 UTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML56 UTK registered?

ML56 UTK is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is ML56 UTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML56 UTK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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