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MX56 ZGU

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,884 mi
Last recorded86,884 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 ZGU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 86,884 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 86,884 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 86,064 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 86,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 86,034 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2022 85,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 84,390 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,191 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,766 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 76,588 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,534 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 65,670 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,728 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,500 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,683 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 53,335 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,323 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,356 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,777 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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MX56 ZGU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 MX56 ZGU, 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 MX56 ZGU registered?

MX56 ZGU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is MX56 ZGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX56 ZGU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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