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ML56 UUY

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,812 mi
Last recorded121,812 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 UUY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 121,812 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 121,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Inner Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2017 106,537 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 91,697 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 74,768 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 74,768 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 58,818 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 58,809 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,621 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 44,026 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,895 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,744 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 UUY is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UUY, 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 UUY registered?

ML56 UUY is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is ML56 UUY safe to buy?

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