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PK56 DYW

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,245 mi
Last recorded95,245 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 DYW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 95,245 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

handbrake near end of travel

o/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/r disc back plate corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Nov 2017 95,219 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 20 Oct 2016 91,846 miles

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

both front wiper blades leaving smears

engine warning lamp is on

Fail 19 Oct 2016 91,846 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

both front wiper blades leaving smears

engine warning lamp is on

Pass 16 Oct 2015 83,546 miles

eml light on

oil leak

wipers smear

Pass 17 Oct 2014 75,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 75,972 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

wipers smear

Fail 24 Sep 2013 68,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

inbalance rear brakes

wipers smear

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,085 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,877 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,276 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,006 miles

Nearside Front 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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PK56 DYW is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PK56 DYW, 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 PK56 DYW registered?

PK56 DYW is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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